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Raiders Secure Top Draft Pick, Eye Franchise QB

The Las Vegas Raiders secure the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, thanks to the NFLs strength of schedule tiebreaker. The team, which finished with a dismal 3-14 record, will have a chance to draft a franchise quarterback, with Indianas Fernando Mendoza currently the favorite. The draft will take place in Pittsburgh from April 23-25, with the Raiders set to make the biggest impact in the first round.

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