Some love for Malik Benson

Oregon wide receiver Malik Benson hauls in a touchdown reception as the Oregon Ducks take on the Washington Huskies on Nov. 29, 2025, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Yearly, ESPN analyst Louis Riddick puts out a list of late-round picks for each NFL team who he feels have a chance to become a key contributor quickly.

I look forward to seeing the list because, for my money, Riddick is one of the most astute analysts working. He is a former player and front-office man. He knows players So, his analysis carries weight.

So, Las Vegas Raiders fans should pay attention that, this week, Riddick tabbed sixth-round pick, Oregon wide receiver Malik Benson as his player to watch for the Silver and Black. Here’s Riddick’s full list: Time for the 5th annual list of my favorite non-first round prospects (tried to NOT select obvious 2nd rounders as well) from each team in the 2026 draft that could be a significant contributor/starter within the next 2-3 years: Arizona: Chase Bisontis/OG/TX A&M Atlanta:… — Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) April 27, 2026 If Riddick is right about Benson, the Raiders will be in business. Hitting on a wide receiver late in the draft would do wonders.

In other Raiders’ news: Offseason checklist: NFL. com looks at the offseason to do lis ta for all 32 teams and where they stand after the draft. Best Super Bowl chances: SB Nation has you covered.