What we’re hearing on the Raiders’ draft plans: Intel on the No. 1 pick, team needs

Ryan McFaddenApr 7, 2026, 02:12 PM ET

CloseRyan McFadden covers the Las Vegas Raiders for ESPN’s NFL Nation. Prior to ESPN, McFadden was a Denver Broncos beat reporter for the Denver Post. McFadden also wrote about the Baltimore Ravens and University of Maryland athletics for The Baltimore Sun.Open Extended Reactions

The 2026 NFL draft begins on April 23 in Pittsburgh, when the Las Vegas Raiders will pick first overall in Round 1. The draft continues with Rounds 2-3 on April 24 and Rounds 4-7 on April 25 (ESPN, ABC and ESPN the app).

The Raiders have 10 total picks: Nos. 1,

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