Mendoza to watch draft in Miami

Fernando Mendoza will be with family, not at NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

While Fernando Mendoza will be in Miami watching the draft on TV, UM's Rueben Bain Jr. and Francis Mauigoa will be in Pittsburgh where the draft is being held.

Fernando Mendoza Criticized Over Draft Decision Amid Raiders Projection

Anyone that was expecting to see Fernando Mendoza potentially wearing a Las Vegas Raiders hat with the jersey while taking a picture with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will be disappointed. On April 7, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported, citing sources, that Mendoza won’t be attending the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23 in Pittsburgh. Furthermore, Schefter’s report reveals that the former Indiana Hoosiers QB wants to share the draft experience …

Mendoza to watch draft in Miami

Fernando Mendoza, expected to go first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, will watch the NFL draft with family and friends in Miami, someone with knowledge of the quarterback's plans said Tuesday.

Breer Predicts Only Two QBs in First Three Rounds of 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft's quarterback class is considered weak, with only Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza and Alabama’s Ty Simpson expected to be first-round picks. Mendoza is projected to be the top pick for the Las Vegas Raiders, while Simpson may land in the second round. After these two, experts suggest a significant drop-off, predicting that only these two quarterbacks will be selected before Day 3 of the draft. Teams like the Steelers are exploring …

Fernando Mendoza is unfazed by a concern about his NFL future

Nov 1, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) warms up on the field before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Most signs point to the Las Vegas Raiders selecting Fernando Mendoza with the top overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. What is much less certain, however, are Mendoza’s chances of becoming a star in the pros. One concern surr…

Fernando Mendoza Is Planning To Not Attend The NFL Draft

Source: Lauren Leigh Bacho / Getty Fernando Mendoza Is Planning To Not Attend The NFL Draft Fernando Mendoza, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, has decided not to attend the event in Pittsburgh. Instead, the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback plans to celebrate this milestone with his family in Miami. This decision, reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, reflects Mendoza’s desire to share the moment with loved ones rather than participa…