Fernando Mendoza: 'Blessed to be in this position'

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

QB Fernando Mendoza is a Raider.

Watch as the Las Vegas Raiders select Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Silver and Black are on the clock. The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, April 23 at 5 p.m. PT. Tune in on NFL Network, ESPN or ABC.

Raiders host Amber Theoharis is joined by Daniel Jeremiah, Charles Davis, Kurt Warner and Trevor Sikkema to preview the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Silver and Black have revealed their brand new draft room for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, April 23 at 5 p.m. PT in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

General Manager John Spytek and Assistant General Manager Brian Stark address the media prior to the 2026 NFL Draft.

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, April 23 at 5 p.m. PT in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Watch the best moments from the offensive linemen at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Watch the best moments from the second group of quarterbacks and wide receivers at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Watch the best moments from the first group of quarterbacks and wide receivers at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Watch the best moments from the defensive linemen at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Watch the best moments from the tight ends at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Watch the best moments from the linebackers at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

See the best moments from the safeties position group at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

See the best moments from the cornerbacks position group during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Head Coach Pete Carroll on General Manager John Spytek, the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and more.

General Manager John Spytek on the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, re-signing safety Isaiah Pola-Mao, the quarterback position and more.

Head Coach Antonio Pierce discusses his coaching staff, the offensive line, the 2024 NFL Combine and more.

General Manager Tom Telesco discusses Head Coach Antonio Pierce, the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, running back Josh Jacobs, the offense and more.

Watch as defensive end Tyree Wilson signs his rookie contract.

Raiders analyst Eric Allen talks with defensive end Tyree Wilson about joining the Silver and Black, learning from the veterans and more.

General Manager Dave Ziegler addresses the media to recap the 2023 NFL Draft.