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Mendoza Shines at Pro Day; Raiders Consider Mentor

PUBLISHED Mar 31, 2026, 5:29 PM ET

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Bloomington, Ind. — On Wednesday Fernando Mendoza completed 53 of 56 passes at Indiana's pro day as all 32 NFL teams observed; the Heisman winner's workout was televised by the NFL Network and attended by Raiders general manager John Spytek and coach Klint Kubiak. The Raiders' presence and Mendoza’s near-perfect performance reinforced his projection as the likely No. 1 overall pick this month; coach Klint Kubiak said at league meetings Tuesday that the organization would prefer a veteran mentor for a rookie, and discussions over roster planning continue.

By Adyan K. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Indiana completes a 16-0 season with Mendoza as the starting quarterback.
Las Vegas secures the No. 1 overall pick in January.
Raiders staff discuss rookie development at league meetings on Tuesday.
Indiana holds pro day Wednesday; all 32 NFL teams attend and NFL Network televises.
Mendoza completes 53 of 56 passes; Raiders evaluate mentorship and draft strategy.

News Intelligence

If you're a Raiders fan, this is big. Mendoza's stellar performance could mean a stronger team. And a veteran mentor? That's a smart move for rookie development. Keep an eye on the draft this month.

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Who Benefited

The Las Vegas Raiders benefited by evaluating Fernando Mendoza in-person and refining roster planning, including consideration of adding a veteran mentor.