Why the Raiders Won the 2026 NFL Draft

Joe DeLeone and Ryan Roberts break down the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 NFL Draft class and explain why the Raiders have a real case to be one of the biggest winners of the entire draft. Las Vegas came away with Fernando Mendoza, Treydan Stukes, Keyron Crawford, Trey Zuhn III, Jermod McCoy, Mike Washington Jr., Dalton Johnson, Hezekiah Masses, Malik Benson, and Brandon Cleveland, giving the roster help at quarterback, safety, edge rusher, interior offensive line, cornerback, running back, wide receiver, and defensive tackle depth. NFL.com gave the Raiders an A- in its final snap grades, and the team’s official draft tracker confirms the full 10-player class. In this episode, Joe and Ryan discuss why Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall gives the Raiders a true franchise-quarterback swing, how Treydan Stukes and Jermod McCoy could quickly improve the secondary, and why adding players like Keyron Crawford and Trey Zuhn III helped balance immediate needs with long-term upside. ESPN’s draft recap highlighted Mendoza as the centerpiece of the class, while NFL.com’s post-draft coverage pointed to the overall strength and depth of the haul. If you’re looking for Raiders draft analysis, 2026 NFL Draft reaction, Las Vegas Raiders team needs, Fernando Mendoza breakdown, NFL Draft winners, and full post-draft recap content, this episode has you covered. Joe and Ryan explain why Las Vegas may have found the quarterback it needed while also building a deeper, more complete roster over all seven rounds. #Raiders #NFLDraft #2026NFLDraft #LasVegasRaiders #DraftWinners #FernandoMendoza #NFLDraftRecap #NFLNews