Best RB fits for the Raiders in the 2026 draft

Nov 22, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images | Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images The Las Vegas Raiders hired Klint Kubiak this offseason to help renovate the offense. He is known around the league as a premier play-caller, and it was on full display during the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl run.

Now he has the chance to help transform one of the worst offenses in the league over the past two seasons. One area where the Raiders need improvement is the running game. Even with adding first-round pick Ashton Jeanty, they finished 32nd in rushing EPA for the second year in a row, according to Sumer Sports.

Kubiak is known for a strong, wide-zone system with his rushing attack. It has led to explosive plays, with Kenneth Walker having 18 rushes of 15 yards or more, the third-most in the NFL. With the addition of Tyler Linderbaum, there is hope that the running game will see a jump in 2026.

During his press conference at the NFL Combine, Kubiak spoke about adding another running back to help Jeanty. In free agency, the Raiders have been dormant with finding a backup rusher, but they have a visit with Najee Harris this week. If they can’t work it out with Harris, expect them to look to the NFL draft for help in the later rounds.