Raiders 3-round 2026 mock draft now that they're slated for No. 1 pick

The Las Vegas Raiders are currently slated to possess the No. 1 overall selection in the 2026 NFL draft according to the real-time order. The Raiders could clinch the top pick with a Week 18 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs. It feels likely given they've dropped 10 consecutive contests.

With the No. 1 pick within the Raiders' grasp, it's an opportune time to conduct a brand new three-round 2026 NFL mock draft using The Draft Network's MDM Simulator.

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Round 1 (No. 1 overall): Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

The Raiders would be expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall. The Geno Smith trade backfired miserably and John Spytek should quickly move on from that mistake. The Hoosiers signal-caller recently won the Heisman Trophy and has been the best QB in college football this season.

Round 2 (No. 33 overall): Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas

The defense requires dynamic players. The Raiders need to get younger and more athletic at linebacker. Devin White and Elandon Roberts are pending free agents and shouldn't be back. Anthony Hill Jr. is an instinctive and versatile linebacker who fires downhill with aggressive intentions.

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Round 3 (No. 65 overall): Ja'Kobi Lane, WR, USC

The offense hasn't received enough contributions from rookie receivers Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton Jr. If the Raiders are drafting Mendoza, they'll need to ensure he's better supported. Ja'Kobi Lane is a physically gifted wideout with X-receiver size at 6-foot-4. Lane could be the boundary target the Raiders have lacked since trading Davante Adams.

This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders 3-round 2026 mock draft now that they're slated for No. 1 pick