Rich Gannon sends message to Raiders’ No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza
Former Raiders MVP Rich Gannon welcomed Fernando Mendoza to Las Vegas after Mendoza was taken by the franchise with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.
Former Raiders MVP Rich Gannon had high remarks for Las Vegas’ No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza in his personalized message for the franchise’s new quarterback on Thursday, according to SiriusXM NFL Radio. Gannon sung to the choir while lauding Mendoza for what he envisions the Raiders ’ future franchise quarterback bringing to the team as soon as next season.
“Congratulations on being the first overall pick in the NFL draft,” Gannon said. “I know Raider nation is so excited to have you come to Vegas and be our starting quarterback. I have great respect for your body of work and what you were able to accomplish at Indiana , winning a national championship, and I think you bring physical and mental toughness to that position, which is so important in the NFL.
” Fernando Mendoza to the @Raiders 🏴☠️ @RichGannon12 with a message for the No. 1 pick of the 2026 @NFL Draft! 📻 https://t.
co/ctSTwSJFcr #NFLDraft | #RaiderNation | #Raiders pic. twitter. com/gttyx9QNiR — SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) April 24, 2026 Mendoza was the expected No.