Las Vegas Raiders officials are expected to be at the national championship game Monday, no doubt to take a closer look at Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
NFL Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders secured the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft by winning a tiebreaker, which became significant after Dante Moore’s decision to stay at Oregon.
He completed nearly 72% of his throws this season for 3, 565 yards, with 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Oregon finished 13-2.
If there is any doubt about the top quarterbacks in the NFL draft, the Las Vegas Raiders must consider trading the pick and obtaining additional assets.
The Las Vegas Raiders have a chance to change the trajectory of their franchise by selecting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.
The Raiders ended their season with a win against the Kansas City Chiefs, but landing the No. 1 overall draft pick was far more important.
Contingency plans are in place to take Thursday’s NFL Draft indoors if high winds forecast for the Las Vegas area arrive during the first evening of the event.
After a two-year wait, fans from all over the U.S. gathered on the Strip on Thursday to celebrate the NFL draft, Vegas style.
Las Vegas Boulevard in front of Bellagio and Flamingo Road from the Strip to Koval Lane are now closed for the better part of the next four days as the NFL draft is set to take over the area.
Trey Wingo hosted ESPN’s NFL draft coverage before leaving the network in 2020. He joined Caesars Sportsbook last year as its chief trends officer and brand ambassador.
A handful of players with Las Vegas ties are expected to be selected in the NFL draft this week at Caesars Palace.
Former Michigan star Aidan Hutchinson expects to feel excitement and relief when he finally learns his fate early in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday in Las Vegas.
From the red carpet at the Bellagio fountains to the now customary bear hug from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, prospects can’t wait for the Vegas-style draft.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal will run computer simulations and profile the players who end up with the Raiders with the 86th pick, their first selection of the NFL draft, throughout the week.
Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay have transformed the draft from a two-day football festival into a year-round phenomenon.
The onus to improve what have been some questionable recent draft picks falls on new general manager Dave Ziegler and coach Josh McDaniels.
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