Raiders draft 2026: 7-round mock

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - APRIL 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers throws a pass during the 2026 IU Pro Day at John Mellencamp Pavilion on April 01, 2026 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Yes, it’s draft week. To celebrate we’re offering a full seven-round Las Vegas Raiders mock draft. This one has no trades. I will have two other Raiders’ mock this week, one that offers a trade first-round trade up and another with a second-round trade down. Both of these mocks may have additional trades, both up and down. Full disclosure: Some players may appear on multiple mocks as we try to exercise our way up to draft day Thursday:

Let’s get it done:

First round

No. 1: Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

No reason to get silly here. Mendoza is the pick. Now, let’s see if he can be a franchise-altering choice.

Second round:

No. 36: San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson

Johnson is a major riser and if he is there at No. 36, he needs to be a pick. He would be a great value pick and Las Vegas could use him.

Third round

No. 67: Oklahoma defensive tackle Gracen Halton

Halton is a good fit for the Raiders’ defense and he fills a need. A solid choice.

Fourth round:

102: Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson

The Raiders went to work at linebacker in free agency, but they need to add more in the draft. Lawson is a player who has a chance to develop into a starter.