Fernando Mendoza's Conference Call - Round 1 Selection | 2026 NFL Draft

General Manager John Spytek spoke with local media regarding the team's decision to take Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza.

Day 1 of the draft is wrapped and Raider Nation is celebrating the addition of No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.

A calm, almost a sense of relief, exuded from John Spytek after he turned in the Raiders' draft card, making Fernando Mendoza the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Watch as General Manager John Spytek and Head Coach Klint Kubiak call Fernando Mendoza to let him know he is a Raider.

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While overcome with emotion after being selected No. 1 overall, Mendoza is ready to get to work with the Raiders.

Quarterback Fernando Mendoza addresses the media after being selected first overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Take a look at social posts from around the media after the Raiders drafted Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall.

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QB Fernando Mendoza is a Raider.

With the 1st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders have selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza.