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Raiders Grab QB Mendoza, Jets Snag Reese; safety gap persists

4/23/2026

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Raiders Draft QB

The Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza of Indiana with their first-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
The Raiders also drafted cornerback Colton Hood of Tennessee at the 36th overall spot to add secondary depth.
The New York Jets chose edge rusher Arvell Reese of Ohio State at No. 2, valuing long-term upside.
Analysts identified the Raiders’ unresolved free-safety need as a significant roster gap.

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Raiders Mock Draft

Pro Football Network released a four-round mock draft slideshow that ranks potential Raiders selections by position.
The slideshow lists nose tackle first, then a BPA selection, a wide receiver, and a free safety.
The poll asks viewers to vote on their preferred positional haul and justify their choices in comments, aiming to gauge fan sentiment before the official draft.

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Raiders Draft QB

The Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza of Indiana with their first-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
The Raiders also drafted cornerback Colton Hood of Tennessee at the 36th overall spot to add secondary depth.
The New York Jets chose edge rusher Arvell Reese of Ohio State at No. 2, valuing long-term upside.
Analysts identified the Raiders’ unresolved free-safety need as a significant roster gap.

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