Summary
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to select Fernando Mendoza, a top quarterback prospect, in the 2026 NFL Draft. They interviewed him during the NFL Combine and are considering bringing in a veteran quarterback to mentor him, as they released Geno Smith. Kirk Cousins is mentioned as a potential mentor for Mendoza.
Key Facts
- The Las Vegas Raiders are likely to draft Fernando Mendoza, the top quarterback prospect.
- Mendoza had a positive interview with the Raiders at the 2026 NFL Combine.
- The Raiders released veteran quarterback Geno Smith.
- Tom Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, is admired by Mendoza.
- The Raiders plan to bring in a veteran quarterback to mentor Mendoza.
- Kirk Cousins, set to be released by Atlanta, is suggested as a potential mentor for Mendoza.
- Cousins previously worked with the new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak in Minnesota.
