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Fernando Mendoza Goes No. 1

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.

Fernando Mendoza Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
Fernando Mendoza
American football quarterback (born 2003)
Las Vegas Raiders
National Football League franchise in Las Vegas, Nevada
Tom Brady
American football player (born 1977)
Roger Goodell
Commissioner of the National Football League
National Football League
Professional American football league