Full rebuild underway after a league-worst 3-14 season in 2025. New HC Klint Kubiak and GM John Spytek are reshaping the roster with massive free agency spending (~$280M+ committed).
| Round 1 | #1 |
| Round 2 | #36 |
| Round 3 | #67 |
| Round 4 | #102, #117 (from Vikings), #134 |
| Round 5 | #175 |
| Round 6 | #185, #208 (from Bills) |
| Round 7 | #219 |
Lost 5th-round pick to Cleveland (Kenny Pickett trade). Acquired 4th-round pick from Jacksonville (Jakobi Meyers trade). Acquired 6th-round pick from New York Jets (Geno Smith trade). Sent 6th-round pick to Buffalo (Taron Johnson trade, received 7th-rounder back). Two compensatory picks awarded (4th and 5th round). Maxx Crosby trade to Baltimore (two 1st-round picks) fell through — those picks are NOT in hand.
Critical Needs
After trading Geno Smith to the Jets and losing Kenny Pickett to Carolina in free agency, the Raiders have only Aidan O'Connell on the roster at quarterback.
The Raiders lack a true No.
The safety group is the weakest unit on the roster.
Important Needs
The transition to a 3-4 defense creates an urgent need for a true nose tackle who can hold gaps against double teams.
While the Linderbaum signing was a home run at center and Jackson Powers-Johnson is locked in at LG, the right guard spot is a clear weakness.
Depth Needs
Re-signing Eric Stokes and trading for Taron Johnson (slot) addressed the immediate starting needs.
Kolton Miller (age 30, entering year 9) dealt with significant injuries in 2025 including a fracture and ankle sprain.
Situation is fluid due to Maxx Crosby's uncertain future.
- Signed C Tyler Linderbaum (3yr/$81M) — center need completely resolved, upgrades entire OL
- Signed LB Quay Walker (3yr/$40.5M) — LB no longer a top need
- Signed LB Nakobe Dean (3yr deal) — adds coverage LB, further solidifies LB group
- Signed EDGE Kwity Paye (3yr deal) — provides pass rush help opposite Crosby
- Re-signed CB Eric Stokes (3yr/$30M) — CB1 secured after strong 2025 bounce-back
HC Klint Kubiak runs a wide-zone rushing scheme that prioritizes athletic, movement-oriented offensive linemen who can reach and climb to the second level — the Linderbaum signing is a perfect schematic fit. Full scheme analysis →
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