Summary
Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck compared college football player Fernando Mendoza to past NFL player Andrew Luck. Mendoza led the Indiana Hoosiers to a national championship and is expected to be the top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Las Vegas Raiders are interested in drafting him, and he might work with former NFL star Tom Brady.
Key Facts
- Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy and is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- Mendoza led the Indiana Hoosiers to their first national championship with a 16-0 season.
- He threw 41 touchdowns and only six interceptions last season.
- Matt Hasselbeck, a former NFL quarterback, praised Mendoza’s personality and work ethic.
- The Las Vegas Raiders may draft Mendoza, and their new coach is Klint Kubiak.
- Tom Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, could mentor Mendoza.
- The Raiders are considering Kirk Cousins as a mentor for Mendoza.
