Raiders NFL draft: How Peter Schrager’s mock impacts 2nd round options
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Key Points:
- Peter Schrager's first mock NFL draft predicts Fernando Mendoza going first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, with the Raiders' real draft focus beginning in the second round at pick 36.
- Dillon Thieneman, considered a top 20 prospect, is projected to slide to the late 20s, potentially allowing the Raiders to trade up for him to fill a critical free safety need.
- Wide receiver options at pick 36 are limited, with top prospects expected to be taken in the first round, suggesting the Raiders might wait until later rounds to add a pass-catcher.
- Kayden McDonald, a preferred second-round pick for the Raiders, is projected to go earlier, possibly in the first round, forcing Las Vegas to consider alternatives like Lee Hunter or Christen Miller.
- Offensive tackle prospects are heavily drafted in the first round, leaving few options at pick 36, while players like Keldric Faulk and Peter Woods present intriguing second-round best player available (BPA) opportunities for the Raiders.
