10 Best players available for Las Vegas Raiders for pick 102 in 2026 NFL draft

CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee

McCoy’s knee must be in pretty bad shape because he was widely considered a first-round talent and one of the best cornerbacks in the draft for a weaker position group. Maybe he’s off Las Vegas’ big board because of the medical concerns, but if the organization is okay with taking some risk, taking the former Volunteer on Day 3 could net a great value pick.

“Derek Stingley Jr. (the 2022 third pick) was a playmaker with strong man coverage skills like McCoy, and there were concerns about his durability and consistency coming out. McCoy doesn’t appear to be as naturally gifted as Stingley, but he has the traits to compete for a starting role as a rookie if he’s healthy and continues to develop.” — The Ringer’s Todd McShay

DT Darrell Jackson Jr., Florida State

Darrell Jackson Jr.

Another surprise is that the Silver and Black haven’t added a nose tackle, yet. This is a deep draft class at the position, but the pickings are getting slim at this point. That could make finding a gap-filler one of the top priorities heading into the fourth round, and keep tabs on Jackson, who is a massive run defender and can earn a starting job in training camp.

“Darrell Jackson Jr. has several physically dominant reps as a run defender on film to be a gap-filler in the middle of an NFL defensive line. His combination of size (6’5″, 315 pounds) and strength can help him be an immediate contributor on early downs at the next level.” — Bleacher Report’s Scouting Department

DT DeMonte Capehart, Clemson

Along the same lines, Capehart could fill the void in Las Vegas’ defensive line. Granted, he’d be a better value pick at 134 than 102, but again, the front office’s options are dwindling at this point, and it might be time to consider reaching for a need.

“Capehart started just 12 games over six seasons (and 57 games played) but that’s not an indicator of the impact he can make against the run. He’s big, broad and long with heavy hands and impressive power in his upper half. He can play through lesser guards and adequately occupy his gap against double-teams. He’s light on his feet with good lateral movement but is unrefined as a pass rusher, relying on down-the-middle power. Capehart is not a young prospect, but his traits and run-plugging talent will appeal to teams looking for a solid rotational option on Day 3.” — Zierlein

WR Bryce Lance, North Dakota State

The younger brother of 2021 No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance, Bryce is another high-level athlete in the family. Height, weight and speed appear to be household traits, as the 6-foot-3, 204-pound wideout who runs a 4.34-second 40-yard dash can win down the field to be a vertical threat.

“Lance is a traits-driven, high-upside prospect with proven production and explosive ability as a vertical and YAC machine, but he’ll need to add strength and significantly refine his route running to become more than a situational deep threat at the next level. He has a very similar profile to another former NDSU receiver, Christian Watson, who also offers a size-speed-explosion blend, strong YAC skills, and the ability to stretch defenses. He grades out as a rookie sub-package contributor who is gifted enough to emerge as a full-time starter down the line as he improves his strength and physicality.” — McShay

WR Skyler Bell, UConn

Another pass-catcher, Bell is Klint Kubiak’s type of receiver. At 6-foot-0 and 192 pounds, he isn’t the biggest wideout, but his ability to win from the slot or out wide and create yards after the catch would be a good fit in Kubiak’s offense.

“Skyler Bell is a small-school wide receiver with a skill set that translates smoothly to the NFL as a slot or movement/motion Z receiver. He offers alignment versatility, mismatch creation, and yards after the catch. Against Power-4 competition, he proved he belonged on the same playing field.” — B/R’s Dame Parson

CB Malik Muhammad, Texas

Malik Muhammad

An outside cornerback may not be a pressing need in Las Vegas, but it couldn’t hurt to bring someone in who can push Darien Porter or Eric Stokes for a starting spot and at least provide some depth to a thin position group. Also, it’s a little surprising that he’s still on the board, so this could be another good value pickup.

“Muhammad has good coverage talent to offset his slender frame. He can man up from press or off and is a plus pattern-matcher, staying in-phase and shadowing break points. He displays outstanding vision and adheres to his zone-cover principles, allowing him to play with ideal efficiency on all three levels. He can get outmuscled by big, strong wideouts inside the route and at the catch-point, but he doesn’t give in and usually holds his own. He does a nice job of chopping pass-catchers down in space but a lack of play strength shows up in occasional broken tackles. Muhammad has Day 2 talent and starter-level ability.” — Zierlein

CB Keionte Scott, Miami

While Treydan Stukes has experience playing nickelback, he might be better off as a free safety in the pros. That’s also a more immediate need for the Raiders, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see the second-round pick patrol the backend of the defense. That would leave the unit without a long-term solution at nickel, though, which Scott can come in and fill.

“Scott has a similar frame and playing style to Jalen Pitre. When Pitre entered the league, there were concerns about his ability to play close to the line of scrimmage. He’s developed into one of the best nickel backs in the league and started 57 games in his first four seasons.” — McShay

DB Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina

What was said above about Scott can also be applied to Kilgore. Additionally, he was expected to be taken much sooner, giving Las Vegas some value with a Day 3 pick.

“Jalon Kilgore was built in a lab and explicitly designed to be an NFL defensive back. He has the size, athleticism, and speed to transition right away and make an impact while adding length to disrupt the catch point.” — B/R’s Daniel Harms

WR Deion Burks, Oklahoma

Wrapping up with one more wide receiver, what the 5-foot-10, 180-pound Burks lacks in size, he makes up for in explosiveness. The NFL Combine highlighted that, as the former Sooner ran a 4.30-second 40-yard dash and recorded a 42.5-inch vertical jump.

“Fifth-year slot receiver who is savvy against zone coverage and crafty after making a catch. Burks does a good job of utilizing his straight-line speed when the ball is in his hands. He struggles to win on vertical routes, though. He creates windows underneath by crisply breaking off short routes. He’s a compact, short-armed target who secures catches through contact. However, his production left something to be desired during his time at Purdue and Oklahoma. Comebacks and curls are often swallowed. Coaching and route work could lead to improvement in those areas. Burks lacks standout measurables, but better quarterback play could unlock a more productive player.” — Zierlein