Raiders take quarterback Mendoza with No. 1 NFL draft pick
Mendoza was widely expected to go first overall after leading Indiana to the college football national championship.
Raiders select Mendoza first in NFL Draft
- Fernando Mendoza Selected as Raiders No. 1 Pick at NFL Draft NBC News —
- NFL draft 2026: Mendoza goes No 1 as Rams surprise with move for QB Ty Simpson at No 13 The Guardian —
- Raiders select Fernando Mendoza with No 1 pick in NFL draft The Independent —
- Fernando Mendoza embraces wheelchair-bound mom after Raiders select him No 1 overall Fox News —
- QB Fernando Mendoza, edge rusher David Bailey, running back Jeremiyah Love go 1-2-3 in the NFL draft CTV News —