Raiders NFL Draft 2026: How to watch 1st round
The Fernando Mendoza era is about to begin
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - APRIL 01: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers throws a pass during the 2026 IU Pro Day at John Mellencamp Pavilion on April 01, 2026 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images Congratulations, we’ve made it to draft day. Mock draft season is over.
It’s time for the real thing. The three-day NFL Draft starts Thursday. Of course, it’s a big draft for the Las Vegas Raiders , who need to supplement this roster with a strong draft in the first season of the John Spytek-Klint Kubiak and Fernando Mendoza era.
The Raiders have some quality picks and they have the opportunity to get better. The process starts now. Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the draft.
NFL DRAFT Day 1, Round 1: Thursday, April 23 (5 p. m. PT) The Raiders have the No.