Fernando Mendoza’s first NFL start was a painful but necessary part of the process

HOUSTON — Fernando Mendoza’s welcome-to-the-NFL moment was bound to happen. Almost right on cue, it arrived Thursday night in his first NFL start. And it was painful. An 80-yard pick six by Texans linebacker Wade Woodaz in the first quarter of the Raiders’ preseason game against Houston.
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Fernando Mendoza finds unlikely practice partner before Draft

Fernando Mendoza of Indiana football starts his NFL career on the bench for Las Vegas Raiders Here's where the Heisman trophy-winning, national champion quarterback for Indiana football will start his rookie NFL season. Indianapolis Star Raiders news: GM ...
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Fernando Mendoza NFL draft party: Who's sitting with No. 1 QB amid Raiders pick?

When the 2026 NFL Draft begins, the Las Vegas Raiders are going to use their No. 1 pick on former Indiana Hoosiers star quarterback Fernando Mendoza. However, Mendoza won't be in Pittsburgh (where the draft is taking place) to take the podium and pose with ...
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Fernando Mendoza Is Skipping NFL Draft to Be With His Mom, Who Has MS. What He’s Shared

Fernando Mendoza has confirmed that he will not attend the 2026 NFL Draft in person in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and will instead experience the milestone moment alongside his mom. The 22-year-old quarterback, who won the Heisman Trophy in December and has ...