Gap filler to need filler, Domonique Orange a great fit for Las Vegas Raiders in 2026 NFL draft

Sep 6, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones defensive lineman Domonique Orange (95) celebrates after a play against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images | Reese Strickland-Imagn Images Silver and Black Pride has been working through the nose tackle prospects in the 2026 NFL draft class, since that remains one of the biggest needs on the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster. Iowa State’s Domonique Orange is up next, as he could go from gap filler to a need filler in Las Vegas.

“Big Citrus” had quite a bit of draft buzz over the summer after finishing the 2024 campaign with a solid 74. 4 run defense grade from Pro Football Focus and 13 “ defensive stops ” against the run at a 6. 9 percent rate .

However, he lost some steam during the season, with his grade dropping to 67. 4 in 2025. The good news is that the former Cyclone’s production stayed consistent, recording 15 stops at 6.

9 percent last year. The difference between the two marks can be chalked up to missed tackles, going from two misses and a 7. 1 percent miss rate in 2024 to seven and 25 percent this past fall.