Raiders draft: Fernando Mendoza Pro Day
All eyes will be on Las Vegas’ expected No. 1 overall pick
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 26: Fernando Mendoza #QB11 of Indiana poses for a portrait during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 26, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) | Getty Images Barring a stunning turn of events, Fernando Mendoza is going to be the No. 1 overall draft pick by the Las Vegas Raiders.
There’s really been no mystery involved. The Raiders badly need a quarterback and the Heisman Trophy winner from Indianan is the only quarterback worthy of being a top pick. So, Mendoza has always been the guy throughout the draft processs.
So, there isn’t expected to be much drama when Mendoza works out and throws at Indiana’s Pro Day Wednesday. He didn’t throw at the combine. There’s not much Mendoza can or can’t do Wednesday to affect his draft status.
Thus, an excellent or poor showing shouldn’t affect the inevitable —- the Raiders will select with him the No. 1 pick. But, still, it’s an important part of the process.