The 2025 Heisman Trophy winner announced Friday that he would declare for the 2026 NFL Draft. Mendoza is widely expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in April after he led Indiana to a 16-0 season and a win in the national championship game over Miami.

Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady attended Monday’s CFP National Championship Game, a 27–21 Indiana Hoosiers victory over the Miami Hurricanes. The Raiders, who hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, were keeping a keen eye on Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. In a conversation with Colin Cowherd, Brady spoke about Mendoza.

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