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