Bleacher Report mock draft projects Raiders to select Colin Simmons
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Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Bleacher Report projects the Las Vegas Raiders to select Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons with the sixth overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. The mock draft suggests the team could target pass-rush help to bolster its defensive front. The organization enters the 2026 season with uncertainty regarding the long-term status of Maxx Crosby. Current defensive end options on the roster include Patrick Johnson, Kwity Paye, and Keyron Crawford. The team has yet to determine if those current players can develop into consistent starters. This draft projection reflects ongoing internal roster evaluations regarding the team's future defensive structure.
- •Bleacher Report assigned Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons to the Raiders at pick No. 6.
- •The team currently rosters Patrick Johnson, Kwity Paye, and Keyron Crawford.
- •Maxx Crosby was the subject of offseason trade speculation.
- •The team is currently navigating the 2026 NFL season.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders land top edge rusher in latest 2027 NFL mock draft
"The Raiders add a top edge rusher prospect in next year’s draft class by selecting Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons with the No. 6 overall pick.
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