The Las Vegas Raiders are all but set to draft Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. Before they do, they must do their due diligence.

Tom Brady has a gift for his next quarterback.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza confirmed that he'll attend the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine but declined to reveal if he'll participate, per Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk.

The Las Vegas Raiders have an eventful few months ahead, as they prepare for a potentially franchise-altering offseason.

The Indiana Hoosiers’ Fernando Mendoza announced his decision for the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, Jan. 23. Mendoza declared that he is ready for the NFL Draft. And at this point, everyone knows who is going to have a

After a disappointing 2025 NFL season in which the Las Vegas Raiders finished with a record of 3-14, the storied franchise has officially locked up the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, with Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza out of Indiana University likely being the player the team chooses on April 23.

Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady attended Monday’s CFP National Championship Game, a 27–21 Indiana Hoosiers victory over the Miami Hurricanes. The Raiders, who hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, were keeping a keen eye on Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. In a conversation with Colin Cowherd, Brady spoke about Mendoza.

The Las Vegas Raiders have things in line to find their next franchise quarterback. The Raiders will look to draft that quarterback with the first overall pick.