Raiders Draft Mendoza, Pregnon, Orange

It's March 17th for the NFL, let's get into it.

The Las Vegas Raiders grab quarterback Fernando Mendoza from Indiana as the number one overall

pick in pro football focuses latest mock draft for.

2026.

Analysts see him as the top prospect across the board, with the Raiders building their

future around this standout passer.

Earlier this month on March 10th, the Raiders traded quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round

pick to the New York Jets for a sixth-rounder.

At least Aiden O'Connell as their only quarterback on the roster right now.

Mendoza had a breakout year in 2025, throwing for 3535 yards and a nation leading 41.

Touchdowns.

He earned an elite overall grade thanks to his big time throws and low turnover rate.

To shore up their lines, the Raiders pick Oregon left guard, Emanuel Pregnant, and number

36 overall.

He didn't allow a single sack last season and just three pressures total.

At number 67, they add Iowa State defensive lineman Dominique Orange, who notched one sack

and five tackles for loss over his final two.

College years.

This mock draft shows Las Vegas focusing on trenches after landing their franchise quarterback.

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