LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Football fans are gearing up for a party in Pittsburgh as the 2026 NFL Draft draws near.
Las Vegas Raiders fans have been especially excited as the Silver and Black is set to get the first overall pick this year.
While the draft is still just over a week away, Raiders General Manager John Spytek is set to speak to members of Las Vegas media Tuesday afternoon.
🔴 WATCH LIVE 🔴 John Spytek's press conference is expected to get underway at 3 p.m.
When it comes to draft prospects, fans' eyes have been on Fernando Mendoza for months now. Mendoza led the Indiana Hoosiers in an undefeated season in 2025, culminating in the College Football Playoff Championship. The Heisman-winning quarterback is widely projected to be the number one pick overall in this year's draft.
Even after news broke that Kirk Cousins accepted a contract with the Raiders, the general consensus was that the club was still eyeing Mendoza. Cousins even spoke to the possibility of working with Mendoza during his press conference last week.
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Maxx Crosby stays a Raider after Baltimore Ravens 'back out' of trade agreement
The Raiders and Ravens had come to an agreement that would have sent Crosby to Baltimore in exchange for the 14th overall pick in the 2026 draft and a first-round pick in the 2027 draft.
Raiders agree to deals with Tyler Linderbaum and Eric Stokes, AP sources say
Landing Linderbaum is a massive get for the Raiders, whose offensive line struggled through injuries and subpar play. Las Vegas allowed an NFL-high 64 sacks last season.
'I love y'all so much': Maxx Crosby posts emotional goodbye to Raider Nation
Raiders fan favorite Maxx Crosby posted a video over the weekend with an emotional goodbye to Raider Nation and ready to turn the page with the Baltimore Ravens.
Maxx Crosby heading to Ravens, AP sources say
Five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby is heading to the Baltimore Ravens, two people with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Friday night.
