Indiana's Curt Cignetti Reacts to Raiders Drafting QB Fernando Mendoza
Summary
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti praised Fernando Mendoza after the Raiders selected him as the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. Mendoza played one season at Indiana, where he won the Heisman Trophy, led the team to a Big Ten title, and a national championship.Key Facts
- Fernando Mendoza transferred to Indiana after two seasons at California.
- He won the Heisman Trophy in his only season with the Hoosiers.
- Mendoza helped Indiana win the Big Ten title and a national championship.
- The Las Vegas Raiders chose Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
- Coach Curt Cignetti said Mendoza works very hard and prepares thoroughly.
- Mendoza is described as intelligent, community-focused, and special by Cignetti.
- Mendoza is expected to start as backup to veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins with the Raiders.
- The Raiders have had limited playoff success recently, with only one postseason appearance in six years.
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