Draft analyst projects outside the box option for Raiders in 2026

© Darren Yamashita-Imagn ImagesWhile it is odd to discuss the 2026 NFL Draft so soon, it is never a bad idea for teams to do their homework on the potential crop of upcoming talent.

For the Las Vegas Raiders, they have already been linked heavily to some of the best quarterbacks in the class. Texas’s Arch Manning, Clemson’s Cade Klubnik and South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers have all been connected to the Raiders in early mock drafts. With Geno Smith’s salary only being guaranteed until the end of the 2026 season, at least one quarterback from what looks like one of the most talented groups in 2026 could wind up in Las Vegas.

However, one of the more prominent draft analysts sees next April…