The Silver and Black are getting a lot of praise for the new 2026 NFL Draft class that they are bringing in. It was a good draft for the Las Vegas Raiders. It is what they needed because the history of this team drafting has been good in recent memory.

This time, it was different, and the feeling of getting it right was right there with them in every selection they made. A lot of credit has to go to the front office and the general manager, John Spytek, who led this draft for Vegas.

Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) intercepts the ball against Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jaren Hamilton (16) in the second half during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

It was a defensive-led draft for Spytek after they made the pick for the No. 1 overall pick, Fernando Mendoza.…