For months, Las Vegas has been waiting for the 2026 NFL Draft to officially start to submit the first-overall pick on Fernando Mendoza.

Leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, reporters and analysts have often mentioned how Mendoza is similar to Detroit Lions star Jared Goff. For a piece published on Friday, Matt Miller of ESPN spoke with an AFC East area scout who thought of a different quarterback while noting that the Las Vegas Raiders will make Mendoza the draft's first pick on the night of April 23.

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According to a lengthy piece produced by Greg Bishop of Sports Illustrated, Mendoza has had Brady as an unofficial mentor for some time.

Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby is linked to a major trade idea sending him to the Cincinnati Bengals for a first-round pick.

The Las Vegas Raiders have 10 picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. They plan to be as prepared as possible to select the player who fits them best.