The Las Vegas Raiders have secured the No. 1 overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, marking the first time the franchise will hold the top pick since 2007. The result was finalized following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL regular season, where the Raiders finished with the league's worst record.
This will be the fourth time in franchise history the Raiders have possessed the first overall pick. Their previous selections at that spot were Harry Schuh (1965), Ken Stabler (1968), and JaMarcus Russell (2007). The team's general manager, Tom Telesco, now faces a pivotal decision that will shape the franchise's future.
The 2026 draft class is considered to have several promising quarterback prospects, a position of significant need for the Raiders. The selection process will be a major focus of the NFL offseason, with the draft scheduled to take place in late April 2026.
