The Las Vegas Raiders were eliminated from playoff contention before the calendar flipped to December. However, the team’s futility in 2025 could lead to a franchise-altering addition in 2026.

Las Vegas is in the running for the top pick in the 2026 draft. And, after a rocky season with Geno Smith under center, the team could select a new quarterback in April. Maxx Crosby recently weighed in on potential first-overall pick Fernando Mendoza . The young QB caught the veteran pass rusher’s eye with his postgame comments after leading Indiana to a Big Ten Championship over Ohio State.

“That quarterback, that might’ve been the funniest interview of all time. And I’m not going to lie, bro, I was in tears laughing. I’ve become– I’m a fan of him now,’ the Raiders DE said on The Rush wi

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