Las Vegas Raiders 2026 Draft Scouting: Day Three Linebackers

Oregon inside linebacker Bryce Boettcher and fellow members of the Oregon defense celebrate a fumbled punt return recovery as the Oregon Ducks host Portland State in the Ducks season opener Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. The Las Vegas Raiders added linebackers this off-season with Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker, and Segun Olubi but they still need to add depth to the position, and a swing on a late round flyer isn’t a bad idea.

I broke down their options from rounds 2-4 , and the class is very deep across the board which should give GM John Spytek the ability to find someone later on. Las Vegas has Cody Lindenberg and Tommy Eichenberg, but both work either on special teams or struggle in the pass game. Dean & Walker have an injury history, and the Raiders are going to be searching for someone who can take the role as a plug and play defender.

Adding depth, and upside to the room is crucial, and for a rebuilding team you need to prioritize the second level under Rob Leonard, who’s defense runs through the linebacker. Round 5: Bryce Boettcher, Oregon (Consensus: Early to Mid 5th) HT: 6’1 | WT: 233 | Games: 55 Career: 269 tackles, 17 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 INT, 11 PBU, 4 FF, 23 pressures, 10% missed tackle rate | 77% reception rate (66/86), 519 yards, 2 TD, 89. 2 QBR allowed Testing: 4.

69 40 (1. 63 10-split), 34. 5 Vert, 9’08 Broad, 4.