{"id":872005,"date":"2026-04-22T16:06:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T16:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/872005\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T16:06:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T16:06:26","slug":"raiders-draft-2026-7-round-mock-with-big-trade-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/872005\/","title":{"rendered":"Raiders draft 2026: 7-round mock with big trade down"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re offering a full seven-round Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> mock draft. The first had no trades. The second had a first-round trade up, Today, we have a mock with a second-round trade down. Both of these mocks may have additional trades, both up and down. Full disclosure: Some players may appear on multiple mocks as we try to exercise our way up to draft day Thursday:<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get it done:<\/p>\n

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First round<\/p>\n

No. 1: Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.<\/p>\n

No reason to get silly here. Mendoza is the pick. Now, let\u2019s see if he can be a franchise-altering choice.<\/p>\n

Second round:<\/p>\n

TRADE: Raiders send No. 36 to Minnesota Vikings<\/a> for No. 49, No. 97 and No. 163<\/p>\n

No. 49: Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell<\/p>\n

Be is coming off a torn ACL, but he is recovering well and the Raiders checked him out. He offers great value, especially after a trade.<\/p>\n

Third round<\/p>\n

No. 67: Miami<\/a> cornerback Keionate Scott<\/p>\n

Scott is a solid player and he fills a need.<\/p>\n

TRADE: The Raiders send No. 97 and 102 to Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a> for No. 77.<\/p>\n

No. 77 Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter<\/p>\n

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The Raiders spent big on linebackers in free agency, but they add young potential early-career starter here.<\/p>\n

Fourth round:<\/p>\n

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117: Oregon offensive tackle Isaiah World<\/p>\n

He\u2019s a great value as the Raiders load up at the offensive tackle position.<\/p>\n

TRADE: Raiders send No. 163 and No. 175 to Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a> for No. 124<\/p>\n

124: Texas Tech edge Romello Height<\/p>\n

The Raiders get aggressive to add some youth to their pass-rusher group.<\/p>\n

134: Clemson defensive tackle Tristan Leigh<\/p>\n

The Raiders get a defensive tackle and get another athletic player.<\/p>\n

Sixth round:<\/p>\n

185: Nebraska safety DeShon Singleton<\/p>\n

Would like to address this position earlier.<\/p>\n

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211: Clemson running back Adam Randall<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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A new backup for Ashton Jeanty<\/a>. They can grow together.<\/p>\n

Seventh round:<\/p>\n

219. Ole Miss safety Wydett Williams<\/p>\n

More safety depth to round out the draft class.<\/p>\n

Conclusion:<\/p>\n

The Raiders get aggressive here and add six new defensive player and got four picks in the top 77 picks. Don\u2019t think this is a perfect draft, but there\u2019s some value here.<\/p>\n

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