Raiders' Draft: Building Depth, Competition

0:00It's April 28th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. The Las Vegas Raiders came into the offseason fired up to rebuild after years of double-digit losses and their draft haul looks like a smart start. They made several trays to grab 10 picks, filling key depth spots across the roster. Front office played at Sharp, targeting needs without overreaching. Kurt Cousins changes everything at quarterback, so their top pick, Fernando Mendoza, sits the bench to start, that pushes him down the list of instant impact rookies for the season. Meanwhile, other spots like the secondary scream for fresh talent right now. Raiders' corner-back room is thin and raw, making their two drafted corners, Hezekiah Masses and Jermod McCoy, prime to see the field early. Guys like trade-and-stukes, Dalton Johnson, and others sit behind vets, so these corners could lock down rolls quick if McCoy shakes off injury. Concerns Both surprise they double down on running back too, snagging Mike Washington Jr. in the

1:01fourth round. He pairs perfect, with last year's star, Ashton Jonti, fitting coach Clint Cubiak's scheme without stealing the spotlight. It's a low-key move that bolsters the backfield long-term. Overall, this draft sets up real competition and depth, positioning the Raiders to climb out of the basement, one solid class at a time.