While Mendoza is the main draw, the game offers a look at other NFL-caliber talents, as Las Vegas has a roster full of needs and will be evaluating players who could help rebuild the team. 👀🧠
Mendoza’s favorite target this season has been Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt, who posted 62 catches for 802 yards and 15 touchdowns. Max Chadwick of Pro Football Focus predicts the Raiders would take Sarratt at No. 36, reuniting him with Mendoza and giving the rookie QB a ready-made favorite to target. Sarratt’s 15 TDs lead college football and his 88.9 PFF receiving grade ranks sixth. 🏆✨
Sarratt could be exactly the kind of immediate impact weapon Las Vegas needs after a WR room that struggled in 2025. With Jakobi Meyers traded to Jacksonville and Tre Tucker stepping up but not yet a true No. 1, along with Bech and Thornton rarely on the field, Sarratt would bring proven scoring ability and a potentially quicker learning curve if paired with Mendoza at the NFL level. 🧩📈
There’s also the question of how to address the offensive line in the draft. While many expect the Raiders to consider an OL in the second round, some believe free agency could be smarter, especially if a center like Pro Bowl Ravens’ Tyler Linderbaum becomes available. Even so, upgrading right tackle in the second round remains a possibility. The team has multiple needs, but wide receiver and offensive line are clear priorities. 🔧🏗️
