Fernando Mendoza

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American football quarterback (born 2003)

Fernando Gabriel Mendoza V is an American football quarterback. He played college football for the California Golden Bears before transferring to the Indiana Hoosiers in 2025, where he won the Heisman Trophy en route to a national championship. He is widely projected to be selected by the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL) with the first pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

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Fernando Mendoza is projected as the top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft as teams scramble for quarterback talent.

Is There Any Chance Fernando Mendoza Doesn’t Go No. 1 in the NFL Draft? Newsweek — Apr 21, 00:22 AM
Where Would Fernando Mendoza Rank in 2024 QB Class? Newsweek — Apr 20, 22:55 PM
Expected No 1 Draft pick Fernando Mendoza reveals heartbreaking health reason he won't attend in person Daily Mail — Apr 20, 22:06 PM
Expected No 1 Draft pick Fernando Mendoza reveals heartbreaking health reason he won't attend in person Daily Mail — Apr 20, 22:06 PM
NFL Draft QB rankings: Fernando Mendoza's the man for the Raiders, but Ty Simpson shouldn't be overlooked CBS Sports — Apr 20, 20:21 PM
Fernando Mendoza Reveals Why He’s Not Attending NFL Draft Newsweek — Apr 20, 20:23 PM
'It's his superpower': Inside Fernando Mendoza's extraordinary rise to No. 1 ESPN — Apr 20, 13:50 PM
Fernando Mendoza Has Message for Raiders Fans Days Before NFL Draft Newsweek — Apr 20, 16:28 PM
2026 NFL Draft: Alongside Mendoza, Who Will Make Up the Top 3? Fox News — Apr 20, 17:05 PM
Mendoza embraces marathon draft process as he embarks on NFL career AP News — Apr 20, 17:46 PM
Former NFL QB Sends Strong Message on Ty Simpson for Draft Newsweek — Apr 20, 19:49 PM
Fernando Mendoza embraces the marathon draft process as he embarks on his 1st step in NFL career ABC News — Apr 20, 18:34 PM
Adam Schefter reveals true Ty Simpson landing spots as he shuts down Los Angeles Rams rumors ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft Times Of India — Apr 21, 01:32 AM
NFL Trade Rumors: Pittsburgh Steelers linked to rising Miami passer amid Aaron Rodgers uncertainty Times Of India — Apr 21, 02:27 AM
NFL draft odds: Jets can go several directions with No. 2 pick after Raiders take Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 CBS Sports — Apr 20, 16:43 PM
BREAKING: Aaron Rodgers may not return to Pittsburgh Steelers, Will Howard declared QB1 Times Of India — Apr 20, 17:22 PM
Jets Linked to Former Heisman Trophy Candidate QB in 2026 NFL Draft Newsweek — Apr 21, 02:18 AM
Eagles Could Draft Potential Jalen Hurts Successor Newsweek — Apr 21, 02:39 AM
NFL Draft landing spots for the top 10 QBs, plus what every team should do in the draft and A.J. Brown rumors CBS Sports — Apr 20, 17:08 PM
NFL Draft by the Numbers: Mississippi State WR, Vanderbilt TE at last al.com — Apr 21, 00:00 AM