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Raiders lock in Trey Zuhn III and Brandon Cleveland

Misryoum reports the Raiders signed OG Trey Zuhn III and DT Brandon Cleveland, leaving one top pick still unsigned.

The Raiders are steadily turning draft momentum into roster depth, agreeing with two more selections as they move toward being fully set for the upcoming season.

According to Misryoum. Las Vegas signed third-round offensive guard Trey Zuhn III and seventh-round defensive tackle Brandon Cleveland. bringing seven of their 10 draft picks under contract.. The club still has one unsigned player remaining among the group, with Fernando Mendoza, the No.. 1 overall choice, not yet signed.

Zuhn III spent five seasons at Texas A&M and developed into a consistent presence along the offensive line.. Across 54 collegiate games. he logged 50 starts. earning major recognition in 2025 with All-SEC first-team honors and co-winning the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the top SEC offensive lineman.. He started all 13 games that season. including 11 at left tackle and two at center. showcasing the versatility the Raiders value up front.

Cleveland, meanwhile, brings size and effort from his four-year run at North Carolina State.. He played 45 games with 26 starts and produced 107 tackles, including 16 tackles for loss.. His college impact also included six sacks, a pass defensed, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.. Over his final three seasons. he appeared in every game. including 13 in 2025. when he totaled 36 tackles. seven tackles for loss. and two sacks.

Misryoum notes this matters because signing linemen from both sides of the ball helps the Raiders build early continuity in training camp, where chemistry and competition often decide who plays first.

These two additions follow earlier contract agreements for other draft picks.. The Raiders previously signed second-round safety Treydan Stukes. fourth-round running back Mike Washington Jr.. fifth-round safety Dalton Johnson. fifth-round cornerback Hezekiah Masses. and sixth-round wide receiver Malik Benson.. With that group already in place. the remaining unsigned spot leaves one key piece to finalize before the offseason program tightens further.

For now, the Raiders’ draft class is moving from paper to practice, and the pressure shifts to how quickly the newcomers fit the team’s schemes. Misryoum will continue tracking the final signing status and what it means for the Raiders’ depth chart.