Raiders' Draft Picks: Mendoza & Defensive Boost

The Las Vegas Raiders made a splash in the 2026 NFL draft, selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Heisman winner and national champion, with the first overall pick. They also added safety Treydan Stukes, cornerback Jermod McCoy, and guard Trey Zuhn. Stukes brings versatility to the secondary, McCoy has potential to transform their defense if he recovers from injury, and Zuhn adds interior line help. The Raiders new leadership is building smart infrastructure around Mendoza, setting up a real turnaround with a mix of immediate help and high-upside bets. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c86193b593dd2ba9