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2026 NFL mock draft has Raiders ending Geno Smith era with new franchise QB

The Las Vegas Raiders went from a team that had its quarterback situation seemingly figured out after trading for Geno Smith to a 2-4 team that is going to be viewed as a prime candidate to select their quarterback of the future when the 2026 NFL Draft comes around.

Las Vegas likely won't be bad enough to get a shot at the top prospects in this class, meaning the two hottest names in Indiana's Fernando Mendoza and Oregon's Dante Moore will likely not be available by the time the Raiders pick. That doesn't mean they can't land someone who could be a long-term answer.