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Mendoza's Heisman to Raiders | Las Vegas Raiders News
Rookie QB Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, is poised to lead the Raiders after an electrifying college career—winning the Heisman, a national title, and Big Ten Athlete of the Year honors while throwing for 3,500+ yards and 41 TDs. Now in elite company with Joe Burrow, Jameis Winston, and Cam Newton, Mendoza’s stats were historic, but the Raiders are taking a cautious approach, starting with Kirk Cousins and keeping Aidan O’Connell around to give Mendoza time to develop. Raider Nation’s patience may soon pay off as the franchise prepares to hand him the keys when the…
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