- 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 —
- Raiders take quarterback Mendoza with No. 1 NFL draft pick The Japan Times —
- Raiders take Mendoza with first pick of NFL Draft BBC News —
- Tom Brady offers advice incoming NFL rookies, welcomes Fernando Mendoza after Raiders make him the top pick Fox News —
- Fernando Mendoza's LinkedIn commercial, post went viral during the draft USA Today —
- What Tom Brady sent Fernando Mendoza after Raiders made No. 1 pick in NFL Draft USA Today —
Raiders select Mendoza first in NFL Draft
Fernando Mendoza's selection as the top pick in Pittsburgh marks the first time an Indiana quarterback has gone No. 1 overall.
The Heisman Trophy winner celebrated the moment in Miami, embracing his mother in a viral moment that captured the emotion of the night.
The Raiders are betting on Mendoza's accuracy and leadership to end a decades-long playoff win drought.
Minority owner Tom Brady was among the first to welcome the rookie to the organization.
Las Vegas Raiders
National Football League franchise in Las Vegas, Nevada
National Football League franchise in Las Vegas, Nevada
National Football League draft
Annual three-day event determining player selections for NFL teams
Annual three-day event determining player selections for NFL teams
Tom Brady
American football player (born 1977)
American football player (born 1977)
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
Defunct Indianapolis campus of Indiana University which included two Purdue University schools
Defunct Indianapolis campus of Indiana University which included two Purdue University schools