Raiders Host Offers Late-Round Quarterback He Likes in the 2026 Draft

The Raiders will most likely be drafting another quarterback in the 2026, but with so many other needs on the roster, should they consider trying to find a quarterback in the mid or late rounds of the draft?

Waiting to draft a quarterback isn’t the ideal method to finding a starting quarterback, but with Tom Brady in the building, the Raiders might have the confidence to roll the dice on a mid or late-round quarterback.

If that happens, Raider Nation Radio host Q Myers mentioned a college quarterback this week that he would like to see the Raiders consider in the latter half of the draft.

“I got a guy that I like later in the draft. He’s not a first-round pick, not a second-round pick, probably not even a third-round pick,” Myers said on the Locked on Raiders podcast on Wednesday.

“If you have a quarterback in the draft that you really truly covet, and you really like him, and you think you could build around him, you’d be foolish to pass by him. Now I agree [the Raiders need an] offensive line [and] that’s why I’ve mentioned before that I have a quarterback later in the draft that I like. That’s Haynes King out of Georgia Tech, but he’s not a first-round pick. I would have no problem if the Raiders went and attacked the offensive line in round one. But if they have a quarterback, if there’s a guy there that they love, you’d be foolish not to get that guy.”

King is in his sixth college football season and will be 25 years old by the time he is drafted.

He was a relative unknown at Texas A&M before transferring to Georgia Tech and developing into a legitimate dual threat quarterback.

In his first season at Georgia Tech, King threw 27 touchdowns and 16 interceptions, but in the two years since, he has thrown 23 touchdowns and only four interceptions.

Many projected King to be an undrafted free agent going into the 2025 season, but the college veteran has put his name on the NFL’s radar in recent weeks.

NFL Draft Buzz projects King to be an undrafted free agent, but this scouting report from Felix Green suggests King has considerable upside…

“King’s elite speed and deep-ball prowess make him a tantalizing prospect who can stress defenses vertically and horizontally, yet his inconsistent accuracy on shorter throws creates legitimate questions about his ability to operate within the structured timing of NFL passing concepts. The same gunslinger mentality that produces spectacular highlight-reel throws also leads to costly turnovers when he forces balls into coverage rather than taking what defenses give him. His quick release allows him to get the ball out before pass rushers arrive, but his mechanics crumble under pressure, creating accuracy issues that plague his intermediate passing game.

The durability concerns surrounding his lean frame cannot be ignored when evaluating his long-term viability as a starter, especially considering how often he’ll be asked to run in goal-line and short-yardage situations where contact is inevitable. However, his natural leadership and clutch-gene performances against ranked opponents demonstrate the intangible qualities that separate good quarterbacks from great ones. King’s ability to extend plays with his legs keeps drives alive and creates big-play opportunities, though his tendency to abandon sound fundamentals when scrambling leads to errant throws and missed opportunities.

The path forward for King requires an organization willing to invest heavily in his development while managing expectations about his immediate impact. His rare combination of arm talent and athleticism provides a foundation that coaching staffs can build upon, but the refinement process will test both his work ethic and an organization’s patience. King’s ceiling remains sky-high if he can harness his physical gifts within a structured system, yet his floor includes the possibility of remaining a gadget player whose inconsistencies prevent him from becoming a reliable starter.“

The draft is still far away, and some believe Geno Smith is still in the Raiders’ long-term plans at quarterback, but there has to be a better plan for the future than Smith.

Additionally, it would be nice to see how sixth-round pick Cam Miller responds to a regular season situation, as well.

Every indication has been that Miller isn’t ready to play from a developmental standpoint, but how much worse can he be than what played out on Thursday night?

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