2026 NFL draft: Analysis, grading Raiders No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza ^51.5%

California Post - By Vincent Bonsignore - 4/24/2026, 12:12 AM

Halo Effect 28.2% - Appeal to Authority 20.7% - Optimism Bias 18.1%

PITTSBURGH – As expected, the Raiders have made Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza the first overall pick in the NFL draft. Touted as the decidedly best quarterback prospect in the draft, the Heisman Trophy winner and National Champion becomes the linchpin of the Raiders’ revival under the leadership of minority owner Tom Brady, the de... more