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

Fernando Mendoza is likely to be the player the Las Vegas Raiders select with the No. 1 pick, and he's finally given thoughts on the team. The post Fernando Mendoza Delivers Strong Message to Raiders Ahead of NFL Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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

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.

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 hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and appear locked in on Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

Fernando Mendoza openly complimented his most probable NFL destination. On the “TODAY Show” Friday morning, shortly after officially declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, the Heisman Trophy winner and recent national champion with Indiana tipped his hat off to the Raiders,

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.