Raiders Target Mendoza and McDonald in Kiper's Two-Round Mock
ESPN draft oracle Mel Kiper released a two-round mock predicting Las Vegas will draft Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza and Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald, addressing the Raiders’ quarterback and nose tackle needs. Mendoza earns praise for NFL-ready throws and mobility, while McDonald adds interior run-stopping ability with upside as a pass rusher, aligning with the Raiders’ holes and echoing similar two-pick scenarios seen from other analysts.