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NFL Draft: From nearly quitting to No. 1 — the stunning rise of Fernando Mendoza

By Jeff EisenbergYahoo Entertainment

From growing up idolizing Tom Brady, to nearly quitting football, to now likely being the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft — joining the team Brady partially owns — Fernando Mendoza's life has come full circle.

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