Fernando Mendoza 's life has been a whirlwind in recent months. He won the Heisman Trophy and led Indiana football to a perfect season and a national championship. His ride continued by becoming the top pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

Fernando Mendoza shows strong support for his brother’s transfer, backing his decision to leave Indiana and take the next step elsewhere.

Fans could see from miles away which team would pick Fernando Mendoza on Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday, but they had no idea what the call from the Las Vegas Raiders would sound like.

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The Las Vegas Raiders’ latest overall No. 1 pick, Fernando Mendoza, has given his take on the franchise’s history as a player with Hispanic heritage himself. The quarterback has wholeheartedly embraced joining the team by taking pride in its Hispanic culture.

Heisman Trophy winner and new Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza has donated $500,000 to help fund research and support programs at the University of Miami Health System for patients who, like his mom, are living with multiple sclerosis, a chronic condition that attacks and damages the body’s nervous system.

The aunt who broke the internet during the College Football Playoff certainly stood out at the 2026 NFL Draft as the Indiana quarterback went No. 1 overall.

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza’s ceremonial first pitch at a Marlins game drew criticism online but fans came to his rescue soon after.