NFL mock draft 2026: Raiders select Fernando Mendoza, Quarterback, Indiana

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza (surprise!)

Since moving on from Derek Carr at the end of the 2022 season, the Raiders have had a different Week 1 starting quarterback every year. A big reason is that they haven’t been in a position to draft the next future of the franchise. Now that Las Vegas owns the No. 1 overall pick, there’s no need to overthink the selection or even entertain any trade offers. Plus, Mendoza’s decision-making and accuracy make him a great fit in Klint Kubiak’s offense, and the Heisman Trophy winner is already learning Kubiak’s playbook.

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