Raiders’ Day 3: McCoy selection, fresh starts, and a faster offense
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Las Vegas wrapped the 2026 NFL Draft with 10 picks, six on Day 3, highlighted by trading up to select Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy despite ACL concerns, and moving on from DE Tyree Wilson in a deal for Dalton Johnson. The Raiders fortified the secondary with Treydan Stukes, Dalton Johnson, and Hezekiah Masses while adding faster offensive weapons in Mike Washington Jr. and Malik Benson to complement top pick Fernando Mendoza, signaling a plan for a versatile, speedier offense under Robbie Leonard.
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