Fourteen days separate the Las Vegas Raiders from the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Along with the coveted selection, they currently hold nine other picks throughout three days of the draft.
Before rookies and more free agents are added, take a quick look at the construction of the current roster.
Quarterbacks (alphabetical order)
| Player | College | Year entering |
|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | Michigan State | 15 |
| Aidan O'Connell | Purdue | 4 |
Kirk Cousins signed with the Raiders on Monday after spending his previous two seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. In 167 career, he ranks top 10 among active quarterbacks in wins (88), game-winning drives (33), passing yards (44,700) and passing touchdowns (298). He also played under Raiders Head Coach Klint Kubiak for three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.
Aidan O'Connell has 17 career starts for the Raiders since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He has the third-most passing yards (3,932) and fourth-most passing touchdowns (20) of any player in his draft class despite being the eighth quarterback taken off the board that year.
Running backs
| Player | College | Year entering |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Collier | University of Lock Haven | 2 |
| Connor Heyward | Michigan State | 5 |
| Ashton Jeanty | Boise State | 2 |
| Dylan Laube | New Hampshire | 3 |
Ashton Jeanty is coming off an impressive debut season with the Raiders. He led all rookies in rushing yards (975), rushing yards after contact (556), broken tackles (24) and carries for over 10 yards (24). He also recorded 10 total touchdowns (five receiving, five rushing).
Chris Collier and Dylan Laube mostly received special teams reps in 2025, with Laube finishing with five total tackles.
Connor Heyward enters the backfield mix as a fullback. He spent his first four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, racking up five career touchdowns (three receiving, two rushing).
Wide receivers
| Player | College | Year entering |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Bech | TCU | 2 |
| Phillip Dorsett II | Miami | 9 |
| Shedrick Jackson | Auburn | 1 |
| Jalen Nailor | Michigan State | 5 |
| Brenden Rice | USC | 2 |
| Justin Shorter | Florida | 4 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr. | Tennessee | 2 |
| Tre Tucker | Cincinnati | 4 |
| Dareke Young | Lenoir Rhyne | 5 |
Injuries and transactional moves gave way for Tre Tucker to step into the Raiders WR1 role last season. He led the team in receiving yards (696) and ranked second in receptions (57) and touchdown catches (five) – all career highs for the 2023 third-rounder. His best game of the season was in Week 3, lighting up the Washington Commanders on the road for 145 yards and three touchdowns.
In their rookie seasons, Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton Jr. were asked to step up, combining for 359 receiving yards on 30 catches.
The biggest offseason addition to the receiving corps is Jalen Nailor, who spent his first four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. He's caught 10 touchdowns in last two seasons and reunites with Cousins, who was his teammate in Minnesota from 2022-2023.
Tight ends
| Player | College | Year entering |
|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | Georgia | 3 |
| Michael Mayer | Notre Dame | 4 |
| Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. | Missouri | 6 |
| Carter Runyon | Towson | 2 |
| Ian Thomas | Indiana | 9 |
Despite missing five games due to injury, Brock Bowers led the team in receptions (64) and receiving touchdowns (seven). His showing was impressive enough to garner his second Pro Bowl selection in as many years he's been in the league.
In place of an injured Bowers, Michael Mayer set career highs in receptions (35), receiving yards (328) and catch percentage (70 percent).
The trio of Ian Thomas, Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. and UDFA Carter Runyon combined for 153 receiving yards on 19 receptions.
Offensive linemen
| Player | College | Year entering |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Burford | UTSA | 5 |
| McClendon Curtis | Chattanooga | 2 |
| DJ Glaze | Maryland | 3 |
| Charles Grant | William & Mary | 2 |
| Tyler Linderbaum | Iowa | 5 |
| Atonio Mafi | UCLA | 2 |
| Jordan Meredith | Western Kentucky | 4 |
| Joshua Miles | Morgan State | 5 |
| Kolton Miller | UCLA | 9 |
| Jackson Powers-Johnson | Oregon | 3 |
| Will Putnam | Clemson | 2 |
| Layden Robinson | Texas A&M | 3 |
| Caleb Rogers | Texas Tech | 2 |
| Laki Tasi | NFL International Pathway Program | 1 |
| Dalton Wagner | Arkansas | 2 |
The Raiders offensive line went through an array of starting rotations in 2025, with 11 different players starting at least one game in the trenches. Of those eight players still on the roster, DJ Glaze is the only offensive lineman who started all 17 games.
Two notable additions to the line this offseason are center Tyler Linderbaum and guard Spencer Burford. Lindenbaum has only missed two games in his career with the Baltimore Ravens, and has earned three consecutive Pro Bowl selections. Burford, who played under Kubiak in 2023, has 38 career starts with the San Francisco 49ers, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2022 Draft.
Defensive linemen
| Player | College | Year entering |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Booker IV | Stanford | 4 |
| Adam Butler | Vanderbilt | 9 |
| Maxx Crosby | Eastern Michigan | 8 |
| Jahfari Harvey | SMU | 1 |
| Tonka Hemingway | South Carolina | 2 |
| Malcolm Koonce | Buffalo | 6 |
| Jonah Laulu | Oklahoma | 3 |
| Treven Ma'ae | Baylor | 1 |
| Brodric Martin | Western Kentucky | 4 |
| Kwity Paye | Michigan | 6 |
| JJ Pegues | Mississippi | 2 |
| Charles Snowden | Virginia | 3 |
| Tyree Wilson | Texas Tech | 4 |
For a fourth consecutive season, Maxx Crosby led the Raiders in sacks (10.0) and tackles for loss (28), finishing second in the league in the latter category. His efforts earned him his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl nod.
Crosby was aided by a defensive line rotation consisting of Malcolm Koonce, Jonah Laulu and Tyree Wilson, as that trio combined for 12.5 sacks. Along with re-signing Koonce and Thomas Booker IV, the Raiders bolstered their defensive line recently by signing Kwity Paye. The former first-rounder from Michigan collected 30.5 career sacks with the Indianapolis Colts.
Linebackers
| Player | College | Year entering |
|---|---|---|
| Jamin Davis | Kentucky | 5 |
| Nakobe Dean | Georgia | 5 |
| Tommy Eichenberg | Ohio State | 3 |
| Brennan Jackson | Washington State | 3 |
| Cody Lindenberg | Minnesota | 2 |
| Segun Olubi | San Diego State | 4 |
| Quay Walker | Georgia | 5 |
The Raiders completed a near overhaul of the linebacking corps this offseason, signing Nakobe Dean, Quay Walker and Segun Olubi.
Walker, a 2022 first-round pick of the Green Bay Packers, started 57 games for that franchise and led the team in total tackles in each of his four seasons. Dean, who was college teammates with Walker at the University of Georgia, won Super Bowl LIX with the Philadelphia Eagles. In his 41 games played, he's totaled 141 solo tackles, 7.5 sacks and five pass deflections. Olubi was a special teams ace for the Colts the last four seasons with 35 career solo tackles.
Returning linebackers consist of Brennan Jackson, 2025 seventh-rounder Cody Lindenberg and Tommy Eichenberg, who set the franchise record for most special teams tackles in a single season.
Defensive backs
| Player | College | Year entering |
|---|---|---|
| Chigozie Anusiem | Colorado State | 2 |
| Jeremy Chinn | Southern Illinois | 7 |
| Terrell Edmunds | Virginia Tech | 8 |
| Taron Johnson | Weber State | 9 |
| Tristin McCollum | Sam Houston State | 3 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | USC | 5 |
| Darien Porter | Iowa State | 2 |
| Decamerion Richardson | Mississippi State | 3 |
| Eric Stokes | Georgia | 6 |
| Greedy Vance | USC | 2 |
The Raiders' free agency began by re-signing Eric Stokes to a contract extension. The cornerback held opposing quarterbacks to a 56.7 completion percentage and 9.7 yards per completion in 2025.
Safety Jeremy Chinn was second on the team in total tackles (114) while defensive backs Isaiah Pola-Mao and rookie Darien Porter appeared in all 17 games.
Special teams
| Player | College | Year entering |
|---|---|---|
| AJ Cole | North Carolina State | 8 |
| Matt Gay | Utah | 7 |
| Alex Ward | UCF | 4 |
AJ Cole is returning for his eighth season with the Raiders after averaging 47.6 yards per punt in 2025 and notching 24 punts inside the 20-yard line.
The Silver and Black mixed it up this offseason at kicker and long snapper, bringing in Matt Gay and Alex Ward. Gay, who won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams in the 2020 season, has made 84.3 percent of his career field goals. Ward also played for the Rams, appearing in 38 games across three seasons.
The Las Vegas Raiders arrive for the 2026 voluntary offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Leonard arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard/center Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebackers coach Ronell Williams arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight ends coach Luke Steckel arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive line coach Rick Dennison arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safeties coach Matt Robinson arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders assistant head coach Mike McCoy arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders senior defensive assistant Al Holcomb arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive quality control Pete Collins arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Treven Ma'ae (68) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive quality control coach Cody Grimm arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Layden Robinson (64) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cody Lindenberg (55) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Brenden Rice (82) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders assistant offensive line coach Ben Wilkerson arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
A flag outside of Intermountain Health Performance Center during the first day of the offseason program.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Caleb Rogers (76) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dareke Young (81) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders General Manager John Spytek arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (97) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard McClendon Curtis (63) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech (18) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (1) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle JJ Pegues (92) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Chigozie Anusiem (29) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Jahfari Harvey (91) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kwity Paye (95) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Laki Tasi (79) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders pass game coordinator/defensive backs coach Joe Woods arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) and center/guard Jordan Meredith (61) arrive for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Carter Runyon (46) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Matt Gay (14) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders center Will Putnam (67) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Greedy Vance (22) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler (69) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Dalton Wagner (78) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Darien Porter (26) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Segun Olubi (50) and running back Chris Collier (33) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Justin Shorter (88) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle DJ Glaze (71) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders long snapper Alex Ward (47) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (5) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Atonio Mafi (56) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders center Tyler Linderbaum (65) and defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99) arrive for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (99), center Tyler Linderbaum (65) and fullback Connor Heyward (34) arrive for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Joshua Miles (77) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Charles Grant (60) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tristin McCollum (27) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (86) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube (23) and linebacker Jamin Davis (48) arrive for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jalen Nailor (83) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Phillip Dorsett II (13) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Shedrick Jackson (4) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Brodric Martin (93) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Quay Walker (7) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) arrives for the team's first day of the offseason program at Intermountain Health Performance Center.
