Las Vegas Raiders 5 most interesting Top 30 visits ahead of NFL Draft

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 29: Caleb Banks #88 of the Florida Gators celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Florida State Seminoles during the second quarter of the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images

We’re creeping close to the 2026 NFL draft, with the Las Vegas Raiders and the 31 other teams in the league wrapping up their top 30 pre-draft visits on Wednesday. Silver and Black Pride tracked 23 prospects who Las Vegas hosted over the last several weeks, and below is a look at the five most interesting players that visited Sin City.

To clarify, while each player’s draft stock was considered, this isn’t the best prospects who were in town, but rather the most eye-catching.

DT Caleb Banks, Florida

Speaking of eye-catching, it’s hard to miss the 6-foot-6, 330-pound defensive tackle. This visit was likely primarily to get a look at Banks’ injured foot, since it caused him to miss the majority of this past season, and he re-injured it at the NFL Combine. It is interesting that the Raiders are interested in the Florida product, though. He has nose tackle size, but is more of a pass-rusher than a run-stuffer.

That brings up the question of where the coaching staff sees him fitting on the defensive line if the plan is to move to a 3-4 base scheme. However, the defense could use someone who can get pressure on the interior to justify drafting Banks, if his medicals check out.

WR Chris Bell, Louisville

Along similar lines, Bell’s visit was likely injury-related. He tore an ACL in Novemember, so any team that’s interested in drafting the former Cardinal is going to be interested in seeing how his knee is progressing. At one point, Bell was considered a potential first-round pick, and Las Vegas could use some extra talent at wide receiver. So, the Silver and Black could get some bang for their buck by drafting the Louisville product on Day 2, once again, if the medicals check out.