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The 2026 NFL draft is here and The Las Vegas Raiders have taken Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the top overall pick in the NFL draft. Follow along for live coverage, analysis and how to watch.
Follow the latest from the NFL draft 2026 as new players are picked by teams. Learn more about how to watch the event, what time it starts, channels, streaming and more.
As expected, the Raiders used the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday to select Mendoza, who they hope is their quarterback of the future. Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy and led Indiana to an unexpected undefeated national championship last season.
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With Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty in the fold, Mendoza has a dependable pass catcher and a running back to keep defenses honest. With some wide receiver additions later in the draft, Mendoza could find himself in a much better situation in Las Vegas than we originally thought.