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Raiders On the Clock With No. 1 Pick as Mendoza–Moore Choice Takes Shape

Draft boards largely favor Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, with Todd McShay notably projecting Dante Moore to Las Vegas.

Overview

  • Las Vegas clinched the top pick after Week 18 and is expected to target a quarterback between Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore.
  • Most recent mock drafts list Mendoza at No. 1 and Moore at No. 2, reflecting a broad early consensus.
  • Todd McShay said he would take Moore first overall to the Raiders, which would place Mendoza at No. 2 to the Jets in his scenario.
  • Moore has not publicly declared for the draft, and reporting indicates he could return to Oregon for 2026.
  • Team evaluators are expected to attend the Jan. 9 Peach Bowl for a head-to-head look at both passers as the franchise weighs quarterback and coaching decisions reported to be in flux.