The Raiders had a very exciting draft. From expected pick of number one overall QB Fernando Mendoza, to some unexpected day two picks, to some savvy day three maneuvering. Once all was said and done, the draft grades across the NFL seemed largely positive.

I gave my pick-by-pick and overall grade for this Raiders draft class. But the rest of the NFL just goes with the full draft class approach.

#Raiders overall draft gradesPer @nickwalt and ill add ESPNs grade AND UPDATE https://t.co/xZJlByZb78 & FOXESPN: ACBS: AUnderdog: AtheScore: AUSA Today: AYahoo: Biggest draft winnerPFF: A-FOX: ANFL: A-SI: B#RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/Aax51e7BOW

— Raiders History (@Oaklraiders1976) April 26, 2026

The most important pick was the most obvious one for the Raiders. That was the selection of QB Fernando Mendoza at the top of the draft.

In total, they made ten picks, traded down twice, up twice, and sent Tyree Wilson and a pick to New Orleans to move get a fifth round pick. Here are the ten picks that came from it:

This class led to six A grades, four grades of A-, and one B grade.

This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders draft grades roundup: Wide praise for Las Vegas 2026 class