Raiders rookie safety Treydan Stukes is bringing something with him from college that's a huge advantage in the NFL
Nov 8, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive backs Treydan Stukes and Dalton Johnson celebrate a win against the Kansas Jayhawks at the end of the game at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images The Las Vegas Raiders may have taken the most versatile guy in the 2026 NFL Draft in Treydan Stukes, and then they took his best friend. The Las Vegas Raiders selected safety Treydan Stukes with the top pick of the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft for a reason.
His IQ is unmatched , and he’s extremely versatile. They took his teammate, Dalton Johnson, in the fifth round for the same things. Now, they get to continue being teammates, but this time while in the NFL, living the dream.
And the best part is, they should both actually get to play together, not just being on the same roster, where one plays, and one does not. #Raiders S Treydan Stukes: "It's a dream come true. I already couldn't imagine doing this, and now doing it with my best friend in the world.
" On playing with Dalaton Johnson — Justin Churchill (@ChurchillAtoZ) May 2, 2026 "Yeah, it’s honestly like a dream come true," Stukes told reporters. "I mean, I couldn’t have imagined reaching this point in my career and getting to do it with my best friend in the world. "So, it’s like we’re coming into this brand-new thing, joining a brand-new team.
But I’m doing it with my closest friend in the world. And it was a surreal moment when they picked him, and we were screaming on the phone together. So, we’re super happy to be here, we’re ready to get to work.