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Raiders draft 2026: A mock with a big trade up
TL;DR
The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing for the 2026 draft with a mock that includes a significant trade up. This is part of a series of mock drafts leading up to the event.
Key points
- Raiders preparing for 2026 draft with mock drafts
- Includes a significant trade up
- John Spytek is the general manager
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HENDERSON, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 10: General manager John Spytek of the Las Vegas Raiders attends a news conference introducing Klint Kubiak as the team's head coach at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on February 10, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images
We are continuing our series of three full Las Vegas Raidersā mock draft. First, we offered a no-trade mock, Today, we have a big 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:
Letās get it done:
First round
No. 1: Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
No reason to get silly here. Mendoza is the pick. Now, letās see if he can be a franchise-altering choice.
TRADE: Raiders send No. 36, 67, 117 to Dallas Cowboys for No. 20.
No. 20 Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper
It most a lot, but the Raiders strike big for a potential star wide receiver and they give Mendoza a big welcome gift in the from of his college teammate.
Fourth round:
102: Florida State defensive tackle Darrell Jackson
The Raidersā post-trade is over and they fill a need at defensive tackle.
134: LSU linebacker Harold Perkins
The Raiders spend big on linebacker sin free agency, but can use some youth here.
Q&A
What is the significance of the Raiders' trade up in the 2026 draft?
The trade up indicates the Raiders' intent to secure a higher pick to target key players they believe can enhance their roster.
Who is the general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders?
John Spytek is the general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders, overseeing their draft strategy and player acquisitions.
What are the different mock drafts being conducted for the Raiders?
The Raiders are conducting a series of mock drafts, including a no-trade mock, a big trade up, and a second-round trade down.
