We’re offering a full seven-round Las Vegas Raiders mock draft. The first had no trades. The second had a first-round trade up, Today, we have a mock with a second-round trade down. Both of these mocks may have additional trades, both up and down. Full disclosure: Some players may appear on multiple mocks as we try to exercise our way up to draft day Thursday:
No reason to get silly here. Mendoza is the pick. Now, let’s see if he can be a franchise-altering choice.
TRADE: Raiders send No. 36 to Minnesota Vikings for No. 49, No. 97 and No. 163
Be is coming off a torn ACL, but he is recovering well and the Raiders checked him out. He offers great value, especially after a trade.
TRADE: The Raiders send No. 97 and 102 to Tampa Bay Buccaneers for No. 77.
The Raiders spent big on linebackers in free agency, but they add young potential early-career starter here.
He’s a great value as the Raiders load up at the offensive tackle position.
TRADE: Raiders send No. 163 and No. 175 to Jacksonville Jaguars for No. 124
The Raiders get aggressive to add some youth to their pass-rusher group.
The Raiders get a defensive tackle and get another athletic player.
A new backup for Ashton Jeanty. They can grow together.
The Raiders get aggressive here and add six new defensive player and got four picks in the top 77 picks. Don’t think this is a perfect draft, but there’s some value here.
