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Las Vegas Raiders' Current EDGE Rusher Depth and 2026 Draft Prospect Analysis

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Raiders Eyeing EDGE Depth in 2026 NFL Draft

An analysis of the Las Vegas Raiders' roster and draft projections indicates the team may consider adding depth at the EDGE rusher position in the middle to later rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft.

The team's defensive scheme under coordinator Rob Leonard is described as primarily a 4-3 even front with man control principles.

Current Raiders EDGE Personnel

The Raiders' primary EDGE rushers for the 2026 season are projected to be:

  • Maxx Crosby: In the 2025 season, Crosby recorded 73 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, and one interception. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl for five consecutive seasons.
  • Malcolm Koonce: Koonce recorded 5 sacks, 30 tackles, and 7 tackles for loss in the 2025 season. He is returning from an ACL injury.
  • Tyree Wilson: During the 2025 season, Wilson played 463 snaps across 17 games, recording career highs of 4.5 sacks and 8 tackles for loss.
  • Kwity Paye: Paye, who signed a long-term contract with the team, recorded 4 sacks and 39 tackles in the 2025 season.
  • Depth Options: The roster also includes Charles Snowden, Brennan Jackson, and Jahfari Harvey.

2026 NFL Draft EDGE Rusher Prospects

The following prospects are projected to be available in rounds 3 through 5 of the 2026 NFL Draft, where analysis suggests the Raiders may look for depth. Prospects are categorized by their typical alignment techniques.

5/7 Technique (4-3 Defensive End) Prospects
  • Dani Dennis-Sutton (Penn State): Consensus: Mid-3rd round. 6'5", 260 lbs. Career: 23.5 sacks, 34.5 tackles for loss.
  • Joshua Josephs (Tennessee): Consensus: Mid-3rd round. 6'3", 242 lbs. Career: 9.5 sacks, 22 tackles for loss.
  • Keyron Crawford (Auburn): Consensus: Late-3rd round. 6'4", 253 lbs. Career: 11.5 sacks, 24 tackles for loss.
  • Mikail Kamara (Indiana): Consensus: Late-5th round. 6'0", 250 lbs. Career: 23.5 sacks, 45 tackles for loss.
  • Max Llewellyn (Iowa): Consensus: Early-5th round. 6'5", 260 lbs. Career: 14.5 sacks, 21 tackles for loss.
7/9 Technique (3-4 Outside Linebacker) Prospects
  • Derrick Moore (Michigan): Consensus: Early-to-Mid 3rd round. 6'4", 255 lbs. Career: 21 sacks, 25 tackles for loss.
  • Jaishawn Barham (Michigan): Consensus: Late-3rd to Early-4th round. 6'3", 240 lbs. Career: 12 sacks, 23 tackles for loss.
  • Romello Height (Texas Tech): Consensus: Mid-3rd round. 6'3", 239 lbs. Career: 16.5 sacks, 27 tackles for loss.
  • Anthony Lucas (USC): Consensus: Early-4th round. 6'5", 260 lbs. Career: 3 sacks, 8 tackles for loss.
  • Nadame Tucker (Western Michigan): Consensus: Late-4th to Early-5th round. 6'2", 247 lbs. Career: 14.5 sacks, 22.5 tackles for loss.
  • Trey Moore (Texas): Consensus: Mid-to-Late 5th round. 6'1", 245 lbs. Career: 30.5 sacks, 50 tackles for loss.
Hybrid 4-9 Technique Prospects
  • LT Overton (Alabama): Consensus: Early-4th round. 6'3", 274 lbs. Career: 7 sacks, 12 tackles for loss.
  • Tyreak Sapp (Florida): Consensus: Late-4th to Early-5th round. 6'2", 273 lbs. Career: 10 sacks, 22 tackles for loss.

Other prospects mentioned in early-round projections include Rueben Bain, Keldric Faulk, Zion Young, R Mason Thomas, David Bailey, Cashius Howell, Malachi Lawrence, Gabe Jacas, Akheem Mesidor, and TJ Parker.