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Raiders Draft 5 Indiana Players, Uphill Battle for Roster Spots
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- May 16, 2026
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- 108
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Summary
The Las Vegas Raiders made a bold move in the 2026 draft, selecting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza and signing three of his former teammates as undrafted free agents. The roster is now filled with five Indiana products, including running back Roman Hemby, wide receivers E.J. Williams Junior and Jonathan Brady, and tight end Ian Thomas. The young players are fighting for their spots, with Hemby aiming for a power running and special teams role, and Brady leveraging his speed as a return specialist. The wide receiver room is particularly competitive, with twelve players vying for position, and Williams standing out due to his size and potential on special teams coverage units. The coming weeks will determine their fate as the coaching staff trims the roster. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/62b36b8021cc4b34