DRAFT DAY: Raiders on the clock for franchise-altering first overall pick
Published on April 23, 2026.
The Las Vegas Raiders are on the clock for the 2026 NFL Draft, expected to select Fernando Mendoza, Indiana's Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback. Despite the high expectations, the team has signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. This marks the first time the Raiders have selected first overall in the NFL Draft since 2007. The team has nine more draft picks, including the 36th overall.
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