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round pick QB Fernando Mendoza
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Key Points:
- The Las Vegas Raiders have signed first overall draft pick QB Fernando Mendoza, who played college football at Indiana and California.
- Mendoza led Indiana to a national championship and an undefeated 16-0 season in 2025, earning multiple awards including the Heisman Trophy and AP Player of the Year.
- He set school and FBS records with a 72.0% completion rate and 41 passing touchdowns in 2025, demonstrating exceptional performance against Power 4 opponents.
- Mendoza appeared in 36 college games with 35 starts, totaling 8,247 passing yards, 71 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions over his collegiate career.
- At California, he was a three-time ACC Quarterback of the Week and earned Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year honorable mention in 2023.
