BREAKING: Projected Raiders #1 pick QB Fernando Mendoza has informed the NFL that he will NOT be attending the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
He intends on sharing the Draft experience with his family and friends at a draft party back home in Miami, Florida.
The last time a projected #1 overall pick missed the NFL Draft was when the Jaguars selected Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence in 2021.
Respect to Fernando Mendoza. 💐💯
📸 @adamschefter
BREAKING: Projected Raiders #1 pick QB Fernando Mendoza has informed the NFL that he will NOT be attending the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
He intends on sharing the Draft experience with his family and friends at a draft party back home in Miami, Florida.
The last time a projected #1 overall pick missed the NFL Draft was when the Jaguars selected Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence in 2021.
Respect to Fernando Mendoza. 💐💯
📸 @adamschefter
