2026 Draft - First Round - Thurs.4/23 - 5/8 pm

[RunOverByHubbard]

99% chance the Raiders start things off with doing what we all want them to do. Less than a 1% chance they trade the pick? Yep. There will be some interesting trades in the first round, including a possibility our new management trades up into the first round using the "extra" picks we have this year. But, I am expecting an evening of observing and anticipating rounds 2 & 3 tomorrow night.

Enjoy one of the best sports events of the year -- the NFL draft.

[KillerRaider30]

[Riff Majestic]

Let this be the beginning of the next great Raiders era.

Curious to see who will be available for us in the 2nd

[RunOverByHubbard]

I did not know that Mendoza will not be there in person. Here is the reason:

Desperately wanting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza in attendance during the first round of Thursday night's 2026 NFL Draft, league officials sought Peyton Manning's help to make it happen. However, not even a Hall of Fame quarterback could convince the projected No. 1 overall pick to rearrange travel plans.

Manning confirmed the league reached out to "maybe encourage" Mendoza "to go to the draft," per the Denver Gazette. Mendoza's mother has multiple sclerosis and is wheelchair-bound, which is part of the reason he chose to stay home in Miami for his big moment.

The last time a presumptive top pick chose not to attend the draft was in 2021 when Trevor Lawrence opted to be around friends and family in Georgia rather than travel to Cleveland.

"Pittsburgh is a great opportunity and great venue, and I'm really excited to see all the guys walk across the stage on Thursday night," Mendoza said earlier this week. "My mom really wanted to do it at home, and so did my parents. It's a lot easier for us. Especially with the family situation. I'm going to hop on a plane (in) the morning anyways. For that, it will be a lot easier to stay at home."

[ELCAraiderfan]

I did not know that Mendoza will not be there in person. Here is the reason:

Desperately wanting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza in attendance during the first round of Thursday night's 2026 NFL Draft, league officials sought Peyton Manning's help to make it happen. However, not even a Hall of Fame quarterback could convince the projected No. 1 overall pick to rearrange travel plans.

Manning confirmed the league reached out to "maybe encourage" Mendoza "to go to the draft," per the Denver Gazette. Mendoza's mother has multiple sclerosis and is wheelchair-bound, which is part of the reason he chose to stay home in Miami for his big moment.

The last time a presumptive top pick chose not to attend the draft was in 2021 when Trevor Lawrence opted to be around friends and family in Georgia rather than travel to Cleveland.

"Pittsburgh is a great opportunity and great venue, and I'm really excited to see all the guys walk across the stage on Thursday night," Mendoza said earlier this week. "My mom really wanted to do it at home, and so did my parents. It's a lot easier for us. Especially with the family situation. I'm going to hop on a plane (in) the morning anyways. For that, it will be a lot easier to stay at home."

Outstanding character!

f[raiders_icon]ck the NFL and media. wanting to exploit everyone and anything.

[LayneStaley]

I wish we still had pick 14.

[Oaktown Superman]

its draft day my dudes!!!!

[tadow]

[islandboy]

The Miles Burris video above is pretty damn funny. I mean, clearly set up, but still funny. I just read that he is an actor now and, clearly, he is hitting the weight room.

He has an actor like name. Seems to have some thespian skills.

Acting may work out for him.

[RaiderandBulldog]

Hopefully there is no screwing around. We know who we want.

So Goodell can make his opening remarks and then announce who the Raiders have drafted.

[LayneStaley]

Pickens has now signed and can be traded. Some smoke with Baltimore. Please don’t come to LV.

[eastcoast128]

Well, since picking Mendoza will be anticlimactic, trading away Maxx in the first round would make it an exciting night for us

Lots of chatter about trading Maxx tonight. Two rumors last week that the Eagles are interested. Vinny Bonsigno(sp) reported yesterday the Rams are interested….. Trey Wingo hinted earlier today the Cowboys and Raiders may be talking trade again. Went on to say they were devastated when he went to Baltimore

[mstrbass2000]

Pickens has now signed and can be traded. Some smoke with Baltimore. Please don’t come to LV.

dallas pick 12 plus pickens for max ...does that work ???

pickens franchis tag is 27.3 million.maxes deal is 28 ish (off the top of my head)

[eastcoast128]

Jay Glazer said he knew of something that may happen tonight but could not comment on it until the “team” is on the clock…

[mstrbass2000]

12 and pickens works for max

pickens salary is 27.3 and max's is around 28/29

[RickRyb]

Pizza, beer, new TV, the NFL Draft and The Raiders have the 1st pick. Let's GO!!!!!