Fernando Mendoza, the 2026 NFL Draft’s top pick and Heisman winner, is already rewriting the script with his dazzling college career and a $57M Raiders contract. In his preseason debut, he flashed elite talent—10-of-16, 97 yards, TD—while battling veterans for the starting QB job. With legends like Troy Aikman and Tom Brady already calling him “really great” and “bright future,” the league is watching closely as Mendoza takes center stage in the Raiders’ next game, ready to prove he’s not just the best player on paper—but the best player on the field.
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