Fernando Mendoza hype is ahead of his Raiders development
The rookie was pressured on 37.5% of his dropbacks in his second preseason appearance.
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What happened: The Las Vegas Raiders selected Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. He completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown in his preseason debut.
Why it matters: Mendoza followed that performance by completing 8 of 15 passes for 86 yards, no touchdowns and an interception. One sharp appearance and one uneven outing are not enough evidence that he is ready to lead Las Vegas.