Raiders select Fernando Mendoza No. 1

In a move that surprised few but delighted the Raiders faithful, Fernando Mendoza was officially taken as the top selection in Pittsburgh on Thursday night.

Mendoza is only the third player in history to win the Heisman Trophy, a national title, and go No. 1 overall in the same calendar year.

Minority owner Tom Brady reportedly played a pivotal role in the scouting process that identified Mendoza as the face of the team's future.

The selection marks a new era for Las Vegas as they look to return to postseason relevance.