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Oregon wide receiver Malik Benson is a promising prospect for the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft. With 719 receiving yards and six touchdowns last season, he could significantly enhance the team's receiving corps.
Oregon wide receiver Malik Benson deserves his share of attention as an attractive prospect for the Las Vegas Raiders to consider in the 2026 NFL Draft. As expected, the top prospects in this yearās draft class such as Fernando Mendoza and Jeremiyah Love have dominated the spotlight prior to the start of the event, but a prospect like Benson is worthy of some of it himself.
The depth at several positions this year, including at wide receiver, thanks in part to Benson, works to the benefit of the Las Vegas Raiders ā a team in need of depth in their receiving corp. The 23-year-old has the tools to be a productive contributor for the Raiders as soon as next season, despite being projected to be selected on day 3 of the draft.
Benson recorded 719 receiving yards as well as six receiving touchdowns last season. He consistently made plays catching passes from Dante Moore in 2025. Benson was a downfield threat in the Oregon offense, having averaged 16.7 yards per reception on the year.
Las Vegasā receiving corp is in great need of dynamic pass-catchers that are equipped to help turn around the teamās offense in 2026. Benson is among the best wide receivers anticipated to be selected in the later rounds of the draft that the Raiders stand the chance to be able to select.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Is Malik Benson an answer for Raidersā receiving corp in the draft?
Malik Benson recorded 719 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns last season.
The Raiders need dynamic pass-catchers to improve their offense, and Benson is a strong candidate to provide that depth.
Malik Benson is projected to be selected on day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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