The Las Vegas Raiders did an amazing job at identifying needs and addressing them through the draft. There was a strong emphasis on their secondary, which needed to be addressed if they wanted to be competitive in the future.

The Raiders had a lot of pressure on their hands with the first overall pick to build a good draft class, and they didn't fold under it. Selecting Fernando Mendoza may seem straightforward, but committing the future of an organization to one player is always a gamble. Which of their most recent wave of rookies have the highest ceiling and potential to make names for themselves?

Highest Ceilings of the Raiders 2026 Draft Class

Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) before a college football game between Tennessee and UAB at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Sept. 20, 2025.…