US EditionFernando Mendoza to Watch the NFL Draft From Miami with Family and Friends, AP Source Says
The presumptive No. 1 pick will watch from home as the Raiders are expected to take him first overall, ESPN reported.
- On Tuesday, presumptive No. 1 NFL Draft pick Fernando Mendoza informed the league he will not attend the event in Pittsburgh, choosing instead to celebrate with his family in Miami.
- Recent top prospects like Travon Walker and Trevor Lawrence have similarly opted to watch the draft from alternate locations, reflecting a shift toward treating the event as a personal milestone rather than public performance.
- The Las Vegas Raiders, holding the top pick, have expressed strong interest in the quarterback. Head coach Klint Kubiak praised Mendoza as "a winner, he's accurate, he's tall intelligent."
- Commissioner Roger Goodell will commence the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 23, with the broadcast likely featuring remote coverage of Mendoza during the selection.
- Mendoza prioritizes comfort and control over spectacle, having previously bypassed the NFL Scouting Combine; avoiding the draft environment removes uncertainty during the most significant night of his career.
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Fernando Mendoza to watch NFL draft from Miami with family and friends, AP source says
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.That person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Mendoza hasn't made his plans public.The draft will take place in Pittsburgh starting April 23, and many top players will be there to receive congratulations and a hug from NFL C…
Fernando Mendoza To Watch The NFL Draft From Miami With Family And Friends
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.
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Fernando Mendoza to watch the NFL draft from Miami with family and friends, AP source says
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.
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