Fernando Mendoza wows during Pro Day in front of Raiders brass weeks before NFL draft
By Christian Arnold
Published on April 2, 2026.
Fernando Mendoza, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft, performed well during his Pro Day in Bloomington, Indiana. The event, which included representatives from all 32 NFL teams, saw him complete 53 of his 56 throws, including completing his first 23 passes. The Raiders sent 10 representatives, including general manager John Spytek and head coach Klint Kubiak. Despite his impressive performance, Mendoaza acknowledges there is still a lot of learning to learn once he reaches the NFL level. The NFL draft is set to take place in Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 23.
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