Raiders 2026 NFL draft: Fernando Mendoza pro day takeaways
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Key Points:
- Fernando Mendoza, the expected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, completed Indiana’s Pro Day workout, showcasing his readiness for the next level.
- Raiders GM John Spytek, head coach Klint Kubiak, and other key staff closely observed Mendoza’s performance, signaling their strong interest as he is anticipated to join Las Vegas soon.
- Mendoza demonstrated improved skills under center and in play-action/bootleg scenarios, areas where he had limited college experience, showing smooth footwork and maintained accuracy.
- He displayed solid arm strength with accurate deep throws, avoiding flashy but risky passes, and completed 53 of 56 attempts, reinforcing his reputation for accuracy.
- While Pro Days are largely procedural for quarterbacks, Mendoza successfully checked all key boxes, leaving his status as the likely No. 1 pick unchanged.
