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The Las Vegas Raiders haven’t officially entered the Fernando Mendoza — yet.
Mendoza was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and is coming off of one of the finest seasons in college football history, winning the Heisman Trophy while leading the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers to a national championship.
The Raiders obviously selected Mendoza with the intention that he’ll one day take over as the franchise quarterback. However, they haven’t immediately gone in that direction as they signed four-time Pro Bowl veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a multi-year deal
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