The Las Vegas Raiders have a big-time game versus the Seattle Seahawks in Week 10 on Sunday. Rookie No. 1 overall quarterback Fernando Mendoza will be making his first career start. Understandably, Mendoza is dominating headlines entering Sunday.
Trading Kirk Cousins and inserting Mendoza into the lineup has the Raiders embracing the rebuilding process. They'll enter Sunday slated to own the No. 15 overall selection in the real-time 2027 NFL draft order. Surrounding Mendoza with more talent will be John Spytek's offseason priority.
That's precisely what Spytek does in the latest first-round mock draft from NFL Draft On SI: A Sports Illustrated Channel. On SI has the Raiders taking Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Nick Marsh with the 15th pick. It's
worth noting Marsh and Mendoza did not play together at Indiana, as this is the receiver's first season with the Hoosiers.
"The Las Vegas Raiders need to prioritize Fernando Mendoza's development this offseason," SI wrote. "Brock Bowers is a superstar, but having a go-to wide receiver would also benefit this offense. Indiana's Nick Marsh is a QB-friendly target with elite run-after-catch skills."
Marsh has been excellent at Indiana this season. The Raiders will remain in the market for a receiver this offseason, because the likes of Jalen Nailor, Jack Bech, and Dont'e Thornton Jr. haven't proven to be solutions. It's all about getting Mendoza another go-to target.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Latest 2027 NFL mock draft has Raiders getting their WR1
