US EditionTeams Attempt to Trade for Raiders' No. 1 Overall NFL Draft Pick
Tom Spytek said the Raiders are open to offers for the top pick but would keep it for a quarterback they believe can start.
- On Tuesday, Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek confirmed teams have called regarding the first overall pick, though the team remains widely expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza in next week's NFL draft.
- The Raiders secured the top draft position following a 3-14 record last season. Spytek stated he is "always listening" to trade offers, yet emphasized the team will maintain its spot if convinced about a prospect.
- With 10 total selections in the upcoming draft, the organization is finalizing its draft board. Stark noted the team analyzes all players through the same microscope, ensuring equal attention to every round, not just the top selection.
- Should the team draft Mendoza, he would enter a competition alongside veteran Kirk Cousins and Aiden. Spytek explained that "ultimately, this is a meritocracy, and the best guy will play."
- The NFL draft begins April 23 in Pittsburgh. Mendoza is expected to become the 30th quarterback selected first overall, continuing a trend where recent top picks like Caleb Williams and Joe Burrow started in their rookie season.
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Raiders GM John Spytek Has Admission About Trading No. 1 Pick
The 2026 NFL Draft is closing in, and the Las Vegas Raiders control the top of the draft. It has been a foregone conclusion that the team is going to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick.However, there have been many to come out and suggest that the better strategy would be to trade down and accumulate more draft picks. Though the Raiders seem set on holding onto the top pick, there hasn’t been a lack of interest.Gener…
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Raiders receiving calls about No. 1 NFL draft pick
Despite all signs pointing to the Raiders selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, Las Vegas general manager John Spytek has fielded calls from teams inquiring about the availability of the pick.
Raiders GM John Spytek admits to getting 'a few calls' about the No 1 pick ahead of next week's NFL Draft – Democratic Accent
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to make Fernando Mendoza, the national championship-winning quarterback from Indiana, the first overall pick in the NFL Draft next Thursday. But that hasn’t stopped teams below the Raiders at No. 1 overall from calling their phone about a possible trade up scenario. Raiders GM John Spytek spoke during a pre-NFL Draft news conference, during which he admitted to getting a “few calls” about the first overall sele…
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