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QBLas Vegas RaidersRound 1 · Pick 1Updated August 15, 2026

Fernando Mendoza

Quarterback · 2026 NFL Draft class · Indiana

Age

22

Experience

Rookie

Size

6'5" · 236 lb

College

Indiana

Fernando Mendoza 2026 Outlook

Fernando Mendoza was selected in round 1 with the 1st overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft. He is projected to start for his team in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Coming out of Indiana in the Big Ten, Fernando Mendoza projects as a long-term piece of the Las Vegas Raiders offense. DraftCall will track Fernando Mendoza's weekly production the moment the 2026 NFL season begins.

  • ›Drafted 1st overall by the Las Vegas Raiders
  • ›Expected Week 1 starter after Las Vegas overhauled the QB room and invested heavily in the offensive line
  • ›2025 Heisman Trophy winner: 72 percent completion, 3,535 yards, 41 passing TDs, 16-0 national title at Indiana

Fernando Mendoza Rookie FAQ

Is Fernando Mendoza a fantasy sleeper for 2026?▾

Fernando Mendoza was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in round 1 with the 1st overall pick. Rookie fantasy value depends on opportunity, which is determined by depth chart role and team scheme. A projected starting role gives Fernando Mendoza weekly fantasy upside from Week 1.

Where did Fernando Mendoza get drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?▾

Fernando Mendoza was selected with the 1st overall pick in round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders.

What position does Fernando Mendoza play?▾

Fernando Mendoza plays quarterback and played college football at Indiana.

Veterans on the Las Vegas Raiders

The veterans Fernando Mendoza steps in alongside. Depth chart context shapes the rookie outlook more than any combine number.

RB · #17

Ashton Jeanty

12.8 PPG · Bye W13

TE · #4

Brock Bowers

12.0 PPG · Bye W13

QB · #34

Geno Smith

11.6 PPG · Bye W13

WR · #50

Tre Tucker

7.8 PPG · Bye W13

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