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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza is not thrilled about having to miss OTAs in order to attend the NFLPA Rookie Premiere. The annual Rookie Premiere connects the new class of NFL rookies with potential sponsors, and Mendoza was among …
By most accounts, Fernando Mendoza is a good guy. He proved that again with a simple gesture that one fan will not forget for the rest of his life. During the NFLPA Rookie Premiere, the Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback, wearing his No. 15 Raiders …
The Indiana Hoosiers football team has set a date for their traditional visit to the White House, but quarterback Fernando Mendoza will not be joining them. The Hoosiers are set to visit the White House on May 11 to be honored for winning the College …
Fernando Mendoza will continue to wear his preferred No. 15 in the NFL with the Las Vegas Raiders, but only after obtaining permission from a franchise legend. Mendoza wanted the blessing of former Raiders coach and quarterback Tom Flores before …
Fans could see from miles away which team would pick Fernando Mendoza on Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday, but they had no idea what the call from the Las Vegas Raiders would sound like. With all eyes on the Indiana Hoosiers quarterback right …
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s ceremonial first pitch at Tuesday’s Miami Marlins game left a lot to be desired. Mendoza was enlisted to throw out the first pitch prior to the Marlins’ 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at …
Most signs point to the Las Vegas Raiders selecting Fernando Mendoza with the top overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. What is much less certain, however, are Mendoza’s chances of becoming a star in the pros. One concern surrounding Mendoza is whether …
Likely No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza has made a significant decision regarding the NFL Draft. Mendoza has informed the NFL that he does not intend to attend the draft in person. Instead of traveling to Pittsburgh, he plans to watch the draft …
Fernando Mendoza is certain to be the No. 1 overall pick for the Las Vegas Raiders, and he is already getting ahead of schedule on learning some things about his new team. In an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” Friday, NFL Network …
The Las Vegas Raiders are already making moves in preparation for the arrival of Fernando Mendoza. The Raiders have all but confirmed their intent to make Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza the first overall pick in next month’s draft. With …
Fernando Mendoza had a clear answer in mind when asked about the most bizarre exchange he had during his NFL pre-draft interviews. The Las Vegas Raiders are projected to make Mendoza the first name called at the 2026 NFL Draft. But that didn’t …
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza received the weirdest advice from one team during meetings at the NFL Combine. Mendoza was asked about the most bizarre question he received during the informal interview process. The quarterback revealed it was …
It is a foregone conclusion that Fernando Mendoza will be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders. But there is one person who, so far, does not see Mendoza as a slam-dunk top pick. ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky, who is a …
Fernando Mendoza was vocal on Friday about drawing inspiration from his potential future employer, Tom Brady. The Indiana product is largely expected to be the first pick in the upcoming NFL draft, a selection owned by Brady’s Las Vegas …
Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is going to make a lot of money in the NFL as he is likely the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft. Mendoza spent just one season with the Indiana Hoosiers, but it ended in a perfect record and a national title. …
Fernando Mendoza is playing nice when it comes to the possibility of landing with the Las Vegas Raiders, even when not everyone else is. Mendoza appeared on “Today” Friday less than a week after winning the national championship with the …
