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Raiders select Mendoza first in NFL Draft

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.

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
National Football League draft
Annual three-day event determining player selections for NFL teams
Tom Brady
American football player (born 1977)
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
Defunct Indianapolis campus of Indiana University which included two Purdue University schools