One name has been suggested as a potential dynamic replacement for Smith. Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report has come up with an intriguing possibility for the Raiders. In his latest mock draft for 2026, he had Las Vegas selecting South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers with the No. 8 overall pick.

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New Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith is continuing to build chemistry with his weapons at practice. Record-breaking tight end Brock Bowers will undoubtedly be Smith's go-to target. Jakobi Meyers is the unquestioned WR1 after recording his first 1,000-yard campaign last year. Third-year receiver Tre Tucker projects as the No. 2 wideout.