Agent Leigh Steinberg says projected No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza is an ideal franchise quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, on and off the field.

Heisman Trophy winner Mendoza, 22, eschewed the official NFL Draft event to celebrate at home in Miami with his mom and dad.

The Las Vegas Raiders made a franchise-altering decision by selecting Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick, immediately placing him at the center of their rebuild. But just days ...

Fernando Mendoza is set to spearhead a new era for the Las Vegas Raiders after arriving in Sin City as the No. 1 overall draft pick. The franchise’s decision to select the Indiana Hoosiers ...

The NFL has completed the draft, and teams have already begun rookie minicamps. The 2026 draft class faced a quick turnaround and is now getting to work in May. The Las Vegas Raiders opened their ...

Everyone expects the Las Vegas Raiders to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. But what if they didn't? Mendoza, the reigning ...

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For many, they were sold on the new Las Vegas Raiders quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, since he won the National Championship last season. Some were even sold when he won the Heisman Trophy.

The Raiders have had a strong offseason but will that translate to the field? Here's everything to know about the schedule ...