Raiders Draft Strategy: Smart Moves & Top Picks

0:00It's March 28th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Corey with the story. The Las Vegas Raiders are ramping up for the 2026 NFL Draft with top 30 visits locked in, putting final touches on the roster as, March Man Is Fades. Fans head up the mailbag with hot questions on trades and picks, and the vibe is all about smart moves from GM John Spitek, who's got 10 selections, including three in the fourth round. Respect at least one trade during Draft Weekend, Spitek might package those fourth rounders to jump back into rounds one or two for a target like safety. Dylan Deaniman, or trade down for extra ammo with roster holes staring back. It's a D-class in Noes Tackle 2, with guys like Dominique Orange, or Daryl Jackson Jr., ready to start early. At Pick 36, if safeties like a manual McNeill Warren, or AJ, Halsey are there, past Go Offensive Tackle, Kate and McDonald, over Noes Tackle, Max E. Hanakor, or Receiver

1:02Denzel Boston, since the line needs immediate, help and trade Tucker, plus Jack Beck could shine in the new offense. Bud Quark edges Genesis Smith at free safety for better ball skills, and Caleb Downs is a top 10 lock, unless injury slides him. Clint Kubiak's scheme, loves short routes, motion, play action, and yards after catch. Crit for Brock Bowers, Bex Blocking, and Michael Mayer in. Twelve personnel, but Donny Thornton Jr. might not fit the versatile mold. Odds of trading Max Crosby before draft are slim, unless contenders like the Lions Panic Post Round 1. Raider Spans, it's a slow build with young talent grinding through pains, but 2027 could flip the script. Look at those questions coming as, draft A heats up.