Raiders Draft Mailbag: Final Rumors Before the Pick

Raider Nation has weathered decades of challenges—our final mailbag before the 2026 NFL Draft unveils insider buzz that could shape the franchise’s next era.

Last Raiders No. 1 pick: Revisiting JaMarcus Russell's draft and how QB turned into all-time bust

Long before they moved to Las Vegas, the Raiders had a chance to reset the franchise with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. After averaging fewer than four wins over the previous four seasons,

For nine days in 1960, the Raiders were known as the “Señors”

Today, we learned this: For nine days in 1960, the Oakland Raiders were known as the “Señors.” As posted by team’s Twitter account, the change to Raiders happened on this day, 66 years ago. The video attached to the post includes quotes from local officials who explained that the change was made due to “public demand.”

Raiders 3-Round Mock Draft Nets Las Vegas Great Value Before NFL Season

The Las Vegas Raiders net a huge return before the start of the 2026 NFL season in this latest 3-round mock draft.
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Raiders draft countdown: Derek Carr is best No. 4 in team history

4 days remain until the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, Pa., April 23-25, 2026. After a 3-14 season in 2025, the Las Vegas Raiders hold the No. 1 overall pick as this daily countdown continues through the franchise’s best players by jersey number.