The Positions the Raiders Will Focus on at the Combine

Cornerback

The Raiders must address the cornerback position more thoroughly than they have lately. Las Vegas needs multiple dependable cornerbacks, regardless of what happens with veteran cornerback Eric Stokes in free agency this summer.

The Raiders have routinely been mocked to spend premium draft picks on the cornerback position in recent drafts for a reason. With 10 draft picks and a desperate need for more than just one cornerback, it only makes sense for the Raiders to focus on cornerbacks at the combine.

However, the need could be so dire that they pretend not to be as interested in the position as they are, or should be, to throw other cornerback-needy teams off their trail. If Stokes leaves in free agency, few teams in the league will need more cornerbacks than the Raiders.

Las Vegas will likely find at least one cornerback in free agency, but filling the position with multiple players they can develop would be smart.

Wide Receiver

Last offseason, the Raiders believed wide receivers Jack Bech and Dont'e Thornton would help move the offense forward. For reasons within and outside of both players' control, that did not happen. Even assuming both players progress this offseason, Las Vegas needs to become more explosive.

This will require them to add to the wide receiver position, as they need more legitimate pass-catching options. As bad as the Raiders' offensive line and quarterback play were in 2025, having no wide receivers for defenses to worry about made those problems even worse.

Wide receiver is another position the Raiders are likely to address via both free agency and the NFL Draft. However, if they can add a solid wide receiver with their second or third-round pick in this year's draft, it would only add value to the presence of Bech, Thornton, and presumably Fernando Mendoza.

Offensive Line

The Raiders allowed more sacks than any other team in the league, which partially led to Geno Smith leading the league in interceptions. Las Vegas' offensive line also allowed running back Ashton Jeanty to be contacted at or behind the line of scrimmage on nearly 80 percent of his total yards.

Veteran lineman Kolton Miller has been injured for much of the past two seasons. Even with him healthy, the Raiders' line still needs additional depth at worst. At best, the unit may need multiple starters. Las Vegas should be one of the main teams locked in on offensive linemen at the combine.

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