Heisman Winner Fernando Mendoza on the NFL Draft 4/23/26
Fernando Mendoza joins Alex Sherman to discuss an unconventional draft run-up, the mindset needed to lead at the next level, and how he’s approaching brand-building and money management before ever taking an NFL snap.
They start with Mendoza’s pre-draft interactions—combine meetings with multiple teams and a single Top 30 visit—plus what it means to focus on finding the one franchise that truly believes in you. From there, Mendoza reflects on meeting Tom Brady during his Raiders visit, why Brady’s mental and emotional approach stands out to him, and how he plans to learn from great coaches…
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