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LOADINGERROR LOADINGApr 24, 2026, 12:27 AM UTCIcon Sportswire via Getty ImagesLas Vegas Raiders Choose Fernando Mendoza As First Pick In The 2026 NFL DraftThe Las Vegas Raiders have selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the first pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Mendoza recently led Indiana University to a national championship and was awarded the Heisman Trophy in 2025. See All UpdatesAdvertisement|Submit a tipAdvertisement
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