Will Raiders cornerback Darien Porter make the leap?
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 04: Darien Porter #26 of the Las Vegas Raiders gestures to the crowd prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesWelcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Raiders fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
The Las Vegas Raiders are to deploy one of the younger defenses in years. In 2024, they drafted players like Darien Porter and Tonka Hemingway. For the 2026 NFL draft, it became a focus as they added Treydan Stukes, Keyron Crawford, and Jermod McCoy. If the Raiders could hit on these picks, it could lead to a good defense in the future.
Out of the rookies last season, Darien Porter played the most snaps. He had his ups and downs during the season, but his potential shone especially when he played against the Denver Broncos. Porter now looks to be the starting corner opposite Eric Stokes and possibly become a future tandem with McCoy.
In this week's SB Nation Reacts, we ask Raider Nation if Darien Porter will make the leap. Let us know your thoughts in the survey below.
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