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Raiders Open to Trading No. 1 Draft Pick Next Week

4/16/2026

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The Raiders are considering trading their No. 1 pick in the National Football League (NFL) Draft, as teams have expressed interest.
The pick is currently held by quarterback Fernando Mendoza from the Indiana Hoosiers.
General Manager John Spytek said the Raiders are open to offers if the right player is available.
The draft is set to take place next week.

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The Raiders are considering trading their No. 1 pick in the National Football League (NFL) Draft, as teams have expressed interest.
The pick is currently held by quarterback Fernando Mendoza from the Indiana Hoosiers.
General Manager John Spytek said the Raiders are open to offers if the right player is available.
The draft is set to take place next week.