Raiders Target Versatile Interior DL in Rob Leonard’s Attack Front
Las Vegas, armed with 10 picks in the 2026 NFL draft, plans to add a versatile interior defensive lineman who can play multiple techniques and thrive in Rob Leonard’s attack-heavy, nickel-forward scheme. The team isn’t likely to deploy a traditional 0-tech NT often; instead they’ll favor athletic 1-techs and 0-/2-tech hybrids to fuel upfield pressure, stunts, and gap control. Among the prospects, Christen Miller (Georgia) is highlighted as the top target if available at pick 36, with a long list of mid-to-late round options (Orange, Corleone, Halton, Benny, McClellan, Banks, and more) offering varying blends of run defense and pass rush. The goal is to boost interior disruption and add a robust rotation to fit Leonard’s adaptable front.
