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Raiders Day 2 NFL Draft Big Board: Live Look at Top Options

Las Vegas officially found its quarterback of the future, but here are the players that need to be at the top of Spytek's board heading into day two.
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Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza is selected by the Las Vegas Raiders as the number one pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza is selected by the Las Vegas Raiders as the number one pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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It's been well-established for months now, but the Las Vegas Raiders have officially selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Raiders exited the first night of the draft with their future franchise quarterback in place, a sentence that Raiders fans have been dying to say for years. While that was an expected, rudimentary outcome, Thursday night brought us multiple twists and turns. It also left the Raiders some intriguing options heading into Day 2, with several first-round-caliber prospects still on the board after the top 32 selections.

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) scrambles past Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) and linebacker Arvell Reese (8) during the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025. Ohio State lost 13-10. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Here are the best remaining prospects for the Raiders to consider on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday night, with rounds two and three being solidified by the end of the night.

Below, we're tracking the best prospects who are realistic options for Las Vegas' front office to take into account heading into the second round. The Raiders' needs are spread out across the board, so Spytek should consider everything, other than quarterback, obviously.

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Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Raiders Day 2 Big Board: Top 25

1. Kayden McDonald, DT, Ohio State - drafted 36th overall by Houston Texans

2. Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee - drafted 101st overall by Las Vegas Raiders

3. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo - drafted 58th overall to Cleveland Browns

4. Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee - drafted 37th overall by New York Giants

5. Denzel Boston, WR, Washington - drafted 39th overall by Cleveland Browns

6. Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson - drafted 48th overall by Atlanta Falcons

7. Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech - drafted 49th overall to Carolina Panthers

8. D'Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana - drafted 50th overall to New York Jets

9. CJ Allen, LB, Georgia - drafted 53rd overall by Indianapolis Colts

10. Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas - drafteed 60th overall by Tennessee Titans

11. T.J. Parker, Edge, Clemson - drafted 35th overall by Buffalo Bills

12. Cashius Howell. Edge, Texas A&M - drafted 41st overall by Cincinnati Bengals

13. Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech - drafted 43rd overall by Miami Dolphins

14. Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina - drafted 52nd overall by Green Bay Packers

15. Christen Miller, DT, Georgia - drafted 42nd overall by New Orleans Saints

16. Zion Young, Edge, Missouri - drafted 45th overall by Baltimore Ravens

17. R Mason Thomas, Edge, Oklahoma - drafted 40th overall by Kansas City Chiefs

18. Gabe Jacas, Edge, Illinois - drafted 55th overall by New England Patriots

19. Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama - drafted 47th overall by Pittsburgh Steelers

20. Treydan Stukes, S, Arizona - drafted 38th overall by Las Vegas Raiders

21. Antonio Williams, WR, Clemson - drafted 71st overall by Washington Commanders

22. Keionte Scott, CB, Miami - drafted 116th overall by Tampa Bay Buccaneers

23. Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati - drafted 51st overall by Minnesota Vikings

24. Chase Bisontis, IOL, Texas A&M - drafted 33rd overall by Arizona Cardinals

25. Emmanuel Pregnon, IOL, Oregon - drafted 88th overall by Jacksonville Jaguars

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Tennessee defensive back Jermod McCoy (3) before a college football game between Tennessee and UAB at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Sept. 20, 2025. | Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Cornerbacks

1. Jermod McCoy, Tennessee - drafted 101st overall by Las Vegas Raiders

2. Colton Hood, Tennessee - drafted 37th overall by New York Giants

3. Avieon Terrell, Clemson - drafted 48th overall by Atlanta Falcons

4. D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana - drafted 50th overall to New York Jets

5. Brandon Cisse, South Carolina - drafted 52nd overall by Green Bay Packers

6. Keionte Scott, Miami - drafted 116th overall by Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Oct 10, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) celebrates a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images | Kevin Ng-Imagn Images

Wide Receiver

1. Denzel Boston, Washington - drafted 39th overall by Cleveland Browns

2. Germie Benard, Alabama - drafted 47th overall by Pittsburgh Steelers

3. Antonio Williams, Clemson - drafted 71st overall by Washington Commanders

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Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State defensive lineman Kayden McDonald (DL21) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Defensive Tackle

1. Kayden McDonald, Ohio State - drafted 36th overall by Houston Texans

2. Lee Hunter, Texas Tech - drafted 49th overall to Carolina Panthers

3. Christen Miller, Georgia - drafted 42nd overall by New Orleans Saints

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Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) celebrates with defensive back Ayden Garnes (9) after an interception against Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Safety

1. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo - drafted 58th overall by Cleveland Browns

2. Treydan Stukes, Arizona - drafted 38th overall by Las Vegas Raiders

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Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Missouri defensive lineman Zion Young (DL63) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Edge

1. T.J. Parker, Clemson - drafted 35th overall by Buffalo Bills

2. Cashius Howell, Texas A&M - drafted 41st overall by Cincinnati Bengals

3. Zion Young, Missouri - drafted 45th overall by Baltimore Ravens

4. R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma - drafted 40th overall by Kansas City Chiefs

5. Gabe Jacas, Illinois - drafted 55th overall by New England Patriots

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Dec 20, 2025; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Chase Bisontis (71) blocks the rush during the game between the Aggies and the Hurricanes at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Offensive Line

1. Chase Bisontis, Texas A&M - drafted 34th overall by Arizona Cardinals

2. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon - drafted 88th overall by Jacksonville Jaguars

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LOGAN LAZARCZYK

Logan Lazarczyk is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Journalism. Logan joined our team with extensive experience, having previously written and worked for media entities such as USA Today and Union Broadcasting.