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LAS VEGAS (WISH) — The Las Vegas Raiders signed No. 1 overall pick quarterback Fernando Mendoza on Thursday.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported it is a four-year deal worth a fully guaranteed $57.27 million. Mendoza’s contract, like each first-round pick, has a fifth-year option.
In a Raiders’ post on X, Mendoza said, “What’s up, guys? Fernando Mendoza. I’m excited to get this thing signed, excited to be a part of the Silver and Black. Can’t wait. Appreciate you guys all support. Let’s get this thing rolling.”
The 6-foot-5, 225-pound Mendoza spent his final college season at Indiana after three years at California. He appeared in 36 career games with 35 starts, completing 691 of 1,008 passes for 8,247 yards, 71 touchdowns and 22 interceptions.
In 2025, Mendoza led Indiana to its first national championship with an undefeated 16-0 record. He started all 16 games and completed 273 of 379 passes (72.0%) for 3,535 yards, 41 touchdowns and six interceptions.
His awards included the Heisman Trophy, AP Player of the Year, AP All-American First Team, Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, and the Walter Camp, Davey O’Brien and Maxwell awards.
Mendoza led the Football Bowl Subdivis...
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