Raiders take Mendoza with first pick of NFL Draft
Summary
The Las Vegas Raiders chose quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Mendoza was a top college player who led Indiana to a national championship, and several other teams made key picks to strengthen their rosters.Key Facts
- Fernando Mendoza was selected first overall by the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Mendoza led Indiana University to their first national championship and won the Heisman Trophy last season.
- Mendoza is the third player to win the Heisman, national championship, and be the first draft pick all in the same year.
- The New York Jets picked pass rusher David Bailey second overall.
- Arizona Cardinals selected running back Jeremiyah Love third, and Tennessee Titans took wide receiver Carnell Tate fourth.
- The New York Giants had two first-round picks at number five and ten, choosing players for defense and offense.
- The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to select cornerback Mansoor Delane sixth overall.
- The NFL Draft event was held in Pittsburgh with a crowd of 320,000, featuring eight trades on the first day.
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