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Raiders Ink Four-Year Deal for Keyron Crawford
sports2 months ago

Raiders Ink Four-Year Deal for Keyron Crawford

The Las Vegas Raiders signed third-round defensive end Keyron Crawford to a four-year rookie contract. Crawford, the 67th overall pick in the 2026 draft, played at Arkansas State before transferring to Auburn, where he started all 12 games in 2025 with 36 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, plus a forced fumble, fumble recovery and an interception. With Crawford under contract, the Raiders have eight of ten picks signed; unsigned are quarterback Fernando Mendoza and fourth-round cornerback Jermod McCoy.

Raiders' 2026 Draft: Mendoza's Era Begins as a Versatile Rookie Class Takes Shape
nfl3 months ago

Raiders' 2026 Draft: Mendoza's Era Begins as a Versatile Rookie Class Takes Shape

NFL Network's Rhett Lewis analyzes Las Vegas Raiders' 2026 draft haul, led by Fernando Mendoza at quarterback, with Treydan Stukes at safety, Keyron Crawford and Trey Zuhn III boosting the defense and line depth, plus additional roles for Jermod McCoy, Mike Washington Jr., Dalton Johnson, Hezekiah Masses, Malik Benson, and Brandon Cleveland as developing contributors.

Raiders Unveil 2026 Draft Class: Ten Picks to Bolster the Silver and Black
sports4 months ago

Raiders Unveil 2026 Draft Class: Ten Picks to Bolster the Silver and Black

Las Vegas wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft with 10 selections across seven rounds, led by No. 1 overall QB Fernando Mendoza and notable picks including Treydan Stukes, Keyron Crawford, Trey Zuhn III, Jermod McCoy, Mike Washington Jr., Dalton Johnson, Hezekiah Masses, Malik Benson, and Brandon Cleveland, signaling upgrades at multiple positions for the Raiders' 2026 roster.

Raiders Draft Keyron Crawford: Late-Blooming Edge Rusher Set to Rise
sports4 months ago

Raiders Draft Keyron Crawford: Late-Blooming Edge Rusher Set to Rise

The Las Vegas Raiders selected DE Keyron Crawford with the 67th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Crawford is a late-blooming prospect who started football only in his senior year of high school after basketball and track, transferred from Arkansas State to Auburn where he became a productive SEC pass rusher, and impressed at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine. Analysts praise his twitchy rush and energy, noting his upside as he continues to develop.

Raiders bank on versatility and leadership with Day 2 draft picks
sports-nfl4 months ago

Raiders bank on versatility and leadership with Day 2 draft picks

Las Vegas used Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft to add three versatile rookies—Treydan Stukes, Keyron Crawford and Trey Zuhn III—after trading with Houston to move up to No. 38 and acquire No. 91. GMs John Spytek and Brian Stark highlighted Stukes’ versatility in the secondary and strong ball skills, Zuhn’s cross‑positional OL versatility, and Crawford’s untapped edge‑rush potential and late-blooming development. Leadership and character are a through-line, with Stukes and Zuhn captains and the front office stressing players who love the game and lead by example.