Fernando Mendoza

Professional Quarterback, Las Vegas Raiders

Fernando Mendoza is the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, selected by the Las Vegas Raiders after a Heisman Trophy-winning season at Indiana that culminated in the No. 1 seed in the 2025 College Football Playoff. Calm, efficient, and commanding, he has quickly emerged as one of football’s brightest young stars and is poised to lead the Raiders into a new era.

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Fernando Mendoza was selected first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, becoming one of the rare Heisman Trophy winners to also win a national championship and be chosen with the top pick. This milestone moment came on the heels of a season that cemented his place in college football history. Mendoza capped a historic 2025 season by leading Indiana to a National Championship, earning Offensive MVP honors, and delivering a game-winning touchdown run that now stands as one of the most memorable plays in IU program history. Mendoza’s championship run included winning the Heisman Trophy and guiding the Hoosiers to the No. 1 overall seed in the 2025-26 College Football Playoff, conducting one of the most accomplished campaigns in recent memory. He threw for 3,535 passing yards and a nation-leading 41 touchdown passes, while sweeping college football’s most prestigious individual honors as the AP Player of the Year, Maxwell Award winner, Walter Camp Award recipient, and Davey O’Brien Award winner. Calm, decisive, and efficient, Mendoza displayed elite command of the offense and a rare ability to elevate those around him, placing Indiana atop the national landscape.

Throughout the season, Mendoza’s impact extended far beyond the stat sheet. His blend of accuracy, touch, and arm strength made him one of the nation’s most difficult quarterbacks to defend, while his leadership set the tone for a team that consistently delivered in the biggest moments.

Prior to his arrival in Bloomington, Mendoza built a strong foundation as a collegiate starter at the University of California, Berkeley, gaining valuable experience that prepared him for the national spotlight. A Miami native, his early football years shaped his competitive edge, discipline, and confidence as a field general.

Off the field, Mendoza is respected for his character and commitment to service. He is actively involved with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, supporting awareness campaigns, participating in fundraising initiatives, and using his platform to amplify research and advocacy efforts. Inspired by his mother’s journey with multiple sclerosis, Mendoza also launched the Mendoza Family Fund in partnership with the National MS Society, personally committing $500,000 to support MS research at the University of Miami Health System and the Miller School of Medicine. Known for his professionalism, work ethic, and steady demeanor, Mendoza has become a trusted leader both within the locker room and the community.

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