Fit Report · AFC West
Priorities on the table and the names that fit best across all seven rounds of the 2027 Draft.
Front office
John Spytek
GM · since 2025
Hunt the QB of the future. Reach for the position.
Cap situation
$8.4M
Effective space
Needs by priority
Why
The offensive tackle spots demand urgent competition, as starting DJ Glaze opposite Kolton Miller lacks absolute stability. On the defensive interior, the duo of Adam Butler and Tonka Hemingway requires immediate reinforcements to anchor the line of scrimmage. The cornerback group led by Eric Stokes needs top-tier talent, while Jack Bech's injury leaves the offense relying on Jalen Nailor and Tre Tucker, exposing a strict need for wide receivers.
The Draft Bomb analysis · updated 7d ago · confidence 92%
The decision-maker
Hunt the QB of the future. Reach for the position.
How he drafts
Track record read
Under Spytek, the Raiders prioritize dominant trench talent and the passing game. The repetition of Bowers and Powers-Johnson in 2024 and 2025 underscores a preference for high-floor Power 5 prospects. Breaking from a history of reaches or gambles like Leatherwood, the current direction opts for security and immediate impact, seeking foundational pieces on the line and versatile weapons. This approach aims to establish a competent core, moving away from the inconsistency of previous years.
The board · Rounds 1–7
Only the rounds where the team owns a pick (per Tankathon). A blend of need plus best value on the board.
First round
3 names
Texas
OTSolves their blindside problem with elite length and feet. Massive ceiling once they fix his anchor against the bull rush.
Oklahoma
DTThe explosive 3-tech Las Vegas' front desperately needs. Electric first step; he'll live on interior penetration while learning to hold against double teams.
Mississippi State
CBThe boundary CB Las Vegas needed to play press. Heavy hips underneath, but he erases the sideline from day one.
Second round
3 names
SMU
OTPlugs the tackle void with reliable pass pro and disciplined sets. Won't displace bodies in the run game, but competes immediately.
Miami
DTMass and rare first-step burst to juice the interior in Vegas. Production is thin right now, but that physical ceiling is enticing.
Indiana
CBLength and ball skills for the Raiders' perimeter. Put ten pounds on him to survive physical press and he's a legit starter.
Third round
3 names
Michigan
OTLegit LT feet to solve Vegas' blindside; pure developmental bet who won't see the field until he builds an anchor in the weight room.
UCLA
DTInstant penetration at 3-tech for sub-packages. Intriguing ceiling if he can add mass without losing that electric first step.
Michigan State
CBBrings much-needed zone instincts to their outside corner rotation. Ball skills are legit, but at 170 pounds, press strength is a real worry.
Roster · Ourlads starters
Quarterback
Backfield
Receivers
Tight end
Offensive line
Source: Ourlads · updated today
Five-year history
2026
10 names
2025
11 names
2024
8 names
2023
9 names
2022
6 names
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