Raiders Draft Mendoza, McDonald in Mock Draft

0:00On March 26, an ESPN analyst field Yates' latest mock draft, the Las Vegas Raiders snag quarterback Kaden Mendoza with the number one overall pick. Then grab defensive tackle Kaden McDonald at number 36 in the second round. The Raiders are shifting to a 3-4 defense under new coordinator Rob Leonard, and McDonald fits perfectly as a top-run defender with strong. Hands to handle offensive lineman of front. McDonald earned unanimous first team All-American honors at Ohio State last season, with a Georgia native racked of 3-6, 9 tackles for, loss, and a style that boosts the pass rush. Mendoza has held firm as the Raiders' top choice in most projections, even after the 2026 NFL Combine and free agency moves. Thanks to his high-smentrophy win in 2025. Indiana's pro-day on April 1st will let the Raiders see more of Mendoza's impressive arm as real draft buzz keeps building toward decision day. That wraps NFL news today.

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