Overview
- The Raiders are 2-10 and currently projected to pick fourth in 2026, with Yahoo Sports noting Geno Smith’s struggles could put his future with the team in doubt.
- Recent mock drafts increasingly forecast Las Vegas selecting a first-round quarterback, with several scenarios advocating an aggressive move up the board.
- The Athletic’s Dane Brugler projects a trade up to No. 2 for Oregon’s Dante Moore, who has 2,733 passing yards with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions this season.
- Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza boosted his stock by guiding a 13-10 Big Ten title upset of Ohio State, drawing Daniel Jeremiah’s praise for poise and playmaking.
- Evaluators remain divided on the 2026 quarterback class, with Charles Davis questioning top-five value and fueling debate over spending premium draft capital now.