Las Vegas Raiders 2026 Draft Scouting: Free Safeties

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Genesis Smith (12) against the Baylor Bears at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J.

Rebilas-Imagn Images Recently I’ve worked on a string of draft prospect prospects that fit the Raiders, breaking down well mainly just the defensive tackles and “X” wide receivers. I’m going to continue this up till the draft starting with safeties, then we’ll work down to receiver, offensive tackle, EDGE rushers, cornerback, linebacker, and tight end in really no order. I’ll also do a piece on runningback, but I’ll likely skip quarterback because well, you know, Fernando Mendoza.

That said, the Raiders are likely going to run a very interesting and diverse defense that will rotate their secondary, especially at safety. Las Vegas is going to run an extremely diverse package that will likely feature a total of three safeties rotating in heavy fashion, with a nickel/dime linebacker near the LOS, a true centerfield/free safety, and at times a strong safety as well. Isaiah Pola-Mao struggled in 2025, missing 19.

7% of his tackles (23 missed tackles), while allowing 28 receptions for 382 yards, and five touchdowns with a 112. 7 QBR. Pola-Mao saw 733 snaps at free safety and just 157 at strong safety.