{"id":265314,"date":"2026-02-16T11:30:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T16:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=265314"},"modified":"2026-02-16T08:48:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T13:48:44","slug":"raiders-2026-draft-forecast-3-round-mock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/02\/16\/raiders-2026-draft-forecast-3-round-mock\/","title":{"rendered":"Raiders 2026 Draft Forecast: 3-Round Mock"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new era for the Las Vegas Raiders begins this offseason, with the newest head coach, Klint Kubia,k joining the staff. As a recent Super Bowl champion, Kubiak brings a winning mentality to a franchise that needs it. That also means they control the first overall pick, giving Kubiak and new GM, John Spytek, the chance to turn the organization around. Maxx Crosby<\/a> headlines the defense, while Ashton Jeanty<\/a> and Brock Bowers<\/a> headline a young, explosive offensive core. Can this new front office nail the most important draft in Raiders history?<\/p>\n

Raiders 2026 3-Round Mock Draft<\/h2>\n

1st Round – Fernando Mendoza (QB) – Indiana<\/h3>\n

To kick off the new era of the Raiders, they select their quarterback of the future in former Heisman winner and National Champion, Fernando Mendoza<\/a>. Mendoza is the best quarterback in the draft, known for his elite accuracy, poise, and arm talent. Additionally, he possesses a clutch factor that many starting quarterbacks in the NFL lack, a skill that was on full display in the National Championship.<\/p>\n

He’ll have the chance to play alongside Jeanty and Bowers, two explosive skill players who have been waiting to have a quarterback behind them. If the Raiders select Fernando Mendoza, it’d be the perfect way to begin a new era of winning and would unlock the Raiders’ offense.<\/p>\n

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