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Who is Fernando Mendoza?

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Fernando Mendoza (born October 1, 2003, Boston, Massachusetts) is a football quarterback who was selected with the number one pick by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL draft. Mendoza spent his final college year playing for Indiana University Bloomington. He led the Hoosiers to an undefeated season en route to the school’s first national championship. He earned the Heisman Trophy for his outstanding 2025 season, during which he had 3,535 passing yards and 41 passing touchdowns.