Raiders pin their QB hopes on Fernando Mendoza in 2026 mock draft

Bleeding Green Nation projects Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the Las Vegas Raiders’ No. 1 pick in their 2026 mock draft, arguing Mendoza’s blend of accuracy, athleticism, and college success makes him the best fit to reset a franchise starved for a confident signal-caller. The piece notes Las Vegas’ offseason turnover, new coordinator Klint Kubiak, and a broader push to upgrade the offense, O-line, and receiving corps, while the defense is being reshaped with signings like Nakobe Dean and Kwity Paye. It also weighs Mendoza’s fit versus other options (with a humorous aside about Tom Brady) and invites readers to vote in the community mock draft.