Raiders Eye Running Backs in 2026 Draft

On April 4th, the Las Vegas Raiders front-off is hit of Indiana's pro-day to check out Fernando

Mendoza, who's looking like the number one overall.

Pick in their next franchise quarterback.

John Spide taking the crew got eyes on him, plus other prospects, building that roster for the

future. They drafted running back Ashton Johnty last year in 2025, but right now he lacks a solid

backup. Indiana's got two backs turning heads, Kaelan, Black and Roman Hempi, and the Raiders

already brought Black in for a top 30 visit, hinting they might grab Dev there.

Raider nations fired up about it too, according to this week's SB Nation poll,

where 74% of fans say, yeah, draft a running back too.

Paired with Johnty and keep the ground game rolling, the 2026 NFL Drafts loaded with running

back Dev, even if there's no real superstar shine. Guys like Jamari Taylor and Jonah Coleman

fit perfect in the Kubiak offense, ready to team up with Johnty right away.

Word is, whoever they snag will contribute this season, so keep watching as the Raiders stack

that backfield and chase those wins. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to NFL

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