Las Vegas Raiders 2026 Offensive Wildcards

The Las Vegas Raiders are set to start training camp within the next month, and as they gear up for an interesting 2026 season, a few players and/or position groups can really make or break the season. The Raiders added a plethora of talent over the last off-season, with the Raiders likely to only return starters at left & right tackle, tight end, runningback, and one wide receiver on offense. Defensively, they likely return 3 starers on the defensive line, one at safety, one at corner, and none at linebacker. Needless, to say the Raiders are turning over the roster with talent, and for a roster that has been void of young talent in previous years, that was crucial.

I already broke down the defense, and that article may be live when you are reading this, and if not it will be soon. Additionally, I have broken down the special teams as well.

Ashton Jeanty

• Jeanty struggled in 2025, largely due to the struggles of the offensive line, but Jeanty also did have his own issues at times. Jeanty was an adequate pass protector, and if the Raiders are looking for him to be a focal point of their passing game, he’ll need to improve as a pass protector to be left in on blitz assignments, and pass protection instead of fully being a liability. Jeanty will be rushing behind a likely far improved offensive line in 2026 with better coaching, and a better offensive system. If Jeanty can look like the runningback he was at times in his rookie season, with notable standout games including vs the Bears he has the ability to add a dynamic layer to the Raiders offense. If Jeanty performs to the level of runningback that many, including myself, believed he could be out of Boise State, the Raiders offense can ease their passing attacks and work through the ground.

2025 WR Draft Picks

• Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton are set for pivotal roles in the Raiders passing game, but both will not be handed the opportunities either. The Raiders have Jalen Nailor and Tre Tucker, and both will likely have crucial roles for the Raiders offense working in the intermediate to short range, while also having key roles downfield. The Raiders will also heavily involve Jeanty, and tightend Brock Bowers but a lot of targets remain and those will go towards Thornton & Bech. Bech had his ups and downs during camp, though Thornton seemed to have turned the corner and showed strong potential after a poor rookie season. Bech is a dynamic receiver, with an ability to work in the slot, or at an X/Z role.

  Bech showed some flashes in his rookie season, but he struggled to stay consistent, and overall there was a noticeable lack of initial explosion off the line of scrimmage, but he was effective in YAC situations. Thornton has the measurables, with exceptional size, speed, and agility but the former 4th rounder struggled...