Summary
The Las Vegas Raiders plan to choose Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza as their top pick in the 2026 NFL draft. The team is looking to improve their weak offensive lineup by also selecting Denzel Boston, a wide receiver from Washington, in the second round, according to ESPN's mock draft.
Key Facts
- Fernando Mendoza is the favorite to be picked first by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL draft.
- Mendoza is a Heisman Trophy winner and national champion quarterback from Indiana.
- The Raiders had the worst offense in the NFL last season, lacking strong players in their lineup.
- Key players like Ja’Kobi Meyers and Tyler Lockett are no longer on the team.
- ESPN analyst Matt Miller suggests the Raiders pick Denzel Boston from Washington to boost their passing game.
- Denzel Boston is noted for his size and talent, being 6-foot-4 and weighing 212 pounds.
- Last season, Boston caught 62 passes for 881 yards and made 11 touchdowns for Washington.
