Fernando Mendoza Goes No. 1

Mendoza's selection was a foregone conclusion after a historic season at Indiana that culminated in a national championship.

The star signal-caller celebrated the moment in Pittsburgh with his family, opting to skip the green room to share the experience with his mother.

Raiders fans are hopeful that Mendoza will finally provide the franchise with the elite quarterback play it has lacked for decades.

The draft continues with high expectations for other top prospects like Jeremiyah Love and David Bailey.