What is Raiders’ biggest remaining need?
TL;DR
The Las Vegas Raiders have identified their biggest remaining need as a defensive tackle following the 2026 NFL draft. Fans are encouraged to share their thoughts on the team's needs.
Key points
- Raiders ranked remaining needs post-2026 NFL draft
- Biggest need identified as defensive tackle
- John Spytek is the general manager of the Raiders
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Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
This week, with the 2026 NFL draft in the books, we ranked the remaining needs for the Las Vegas Raiders.
We want to know how you feel about it. Please let us know what you this Las Vegas’ biggest needs. Here are the options with what I wrote about them in the previous post:
Defensive tackle:
Yes, the Raiders drafted nose tackle Brandon Cleveland in the seventh round. Still, I’d like to see a veteran added here. They need the depth and it wouldn’t be wise to count on a seventh-round pick to carry a big load as a rookie.
Wide receiver:
The Raiders studied many top-level wide receivers prior to the draft, but, in the end, waited until the sixth round to take Malik Benson. This is an interesting position. The Raiders have a lot of numbers at the position and they are counting on Jalen Nailor, Jack Bech and Tre Tucker to carry the load. Still, if the right veteran receiver is available, it may make sense to pursue.
Offensive lineman:
Yes, the Raiders spent another Day 2 pick on the line when they took guard Trey Zuhn. There are a lot of players in the mix and the Raiders are counting on some young players to develop quickly. Still, a another veteran addition wouldn’t hurt.
Cornerback:
Yes, the Raiders drafted potential star Jermod McCoy in the fourth round and added Hezekiah Masses in the fifth round. But it’s unknown if McCoy will be healthy enough to play this season and Masses may start out as a special teamer. If the right veteran rotational corner is available, the Raiders should consider it.
Linebacker:
The Raiders did their heavy lifting at this position on the first day of free agency when they signed Quay Walker and Nakobe Dean. Still, another veteran could be added as health insurance.
Let us know what need you thing is the biggest?
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Q&A
What position do the Raiders need to fill after the 2026 NFL draft?
The Raiders' biggest remaining need is a defensive tackle.
Who is the general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders?
The general manager of the Las Vegas Raiders is John Spytek.
When did the Las Vegas Raiders rank their remaining needs?
The Raiders ranked their remaining needs this week after the 2026 NFL draft.
