He’s coming to town
Expected No. 1 overall pick will visit Raiders’ facility
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Fernando Mendoza #QB11 of Indiana speaks during a press conference at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images You don’t say? In a completely expected development, NFL Media reported the Las Vegas Raiders will host Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza for an official Top 30 pre-draft visit in the two weeks.
The #Raiders , holding the No. 1 overall pick, will host #Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza on a Top 30 visit in two weeks, I'm told. The presumptive first selection will take part in IU's Pro Day on Apr.
1, paving the way for his all-important visit to Las Vegas the next week. pic. twitter.
com/4RGS4jAGX9 — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 25, 2026 The Raiders are fully expected to select with the Heisman Trophy-winner with the No. 1 overall draft pick on April 23. So, this visit is part of the process and it will allow Mendoza to get comfortable with the team’s Henderson, Nevada facility in preparation of it becoming his workplace.