The Las Vegas Raiders could take Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in April’s draft.

Fernando Mendoza went 16-0 and won a national championship at Indiana. But even that might not be enough to guarantee Mendoza’s NFL future — and the top quarterback spot with Tom

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Tom Brady and a whole host of Las Vegas Raiders representatives were in Miami on Monday night. They were there to watch Indiana Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza, the likely No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the spot held by the Raiders. Mendoza didn't disappoint.

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis and minority owner Tom Brady were in attendance at the National Championship.

As the Raiders prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, Tom Brady addressed Fernando Mendoza's outlook.

Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady attended Monday’s CFP National Championship Game, a 27–21 Indiana Hoosiers victory over the Miami Hurricanes. The Raiders, who hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, were keeping a keen eye on Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. In a conversation with Colin Cowherd, Brady spoke about Mendoza.

In just a year's time, Fernando Mendoza has drastically elevated his game from being a competent starting quarterback at Cal to being the Heisman Trophy winner and projected top overall pick in the NFL draft at Indiana.

On Monday night, in his role as a Raiders minority owner and close collaborator to G.M. John Spytek in the running of the football operation, Tom Brady attended the Miami-Indiana game to check out the players. On Friday, in his role as a Fox employee, Brady appeared on FS1’s The Herd with Colin Cowherd.

The first overall pick usually walks into a nightmare situation — and at first glance it appears that Fernando Mendoza will do just that. After all, there is a reason the Las Vegas Raiders