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The Las Vegas Raiders are the big winner of the 2026 NFL Draft. A quarterback-needy team, the silver-and-black landed the top spot in the order thanks to their on-field ineptitude. Their prize? Fernando Mendoza,
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Fernando Mendoza has had a remarkable last 12 months and the 22-year-old added another milestone on Thursday to his constantly growing resume: Becoming the top selection in the NFL draft.
For the first time since 2007, the Las Vegas Raiders select a quarterback with the first pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
As the Raiders build their offense around QB Fernando Mendoza, signing WR Stefon Diggs would give him a premier pass catcher.