Worst to first, the Raiders are on top of the world entering the 2026 offseason.

As the league year begins in March, Las Vegas is steering by virtue of finishing 3-14 and securing the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

What do the Raiders need to return to respectability? In a word: plenty.

But with ten selections in the draft and more than $87 million under the salary cap, the Raiders are well-armed to restock a roster with significant needs to become competitive in the AFC West.

Here’s a snapshot of the Raiders entering the NFL Scouting Combine and a pivotal offseason:

Projected 2026 salary cap space: $87.2 million

Highest salary cap figure for 2026: DE Maxx Crosby, $35.791 million

Key free agents: OG Dylan Parham, DE Malcolm Koonce, C Jordan Meredith (RFA), QB Kenny Pickett, CB Eric Stokes, LB Elandon Roberts, K Daniel Carlson

Team needs: QB, OL, WR, DL

2026 draft selections:
First round: 1st overall
Second round: 36th overall
Third round: 67th overall
Fourth round: 102nd, 117th, 134th
Fifth round: 174th
Sixth round: 180th, 183rd
Seventh round: 220th

–Field Level Media