Mendoza: From Fan to NFL Star

0:00Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman winning quarterback who led Indiana to their first national title, looks locked in as the top pick in the 20. 26 NFL Draft The Las Vegas Raiders are set to grab him first overall when Commissioner Roger Gadell hits the stage Thursday night in Pittsburgh. In his one magical year with the Hoosiers, Mendoza guided them to a perfect 16-0 record, capping off a storybook college run that is NFL. Scouts buzzing. This kid's been an NFL die hard forever. In a recent chat with Kay Adams, he spilled how he lost his mind back in his living room watching the 2018 draft, pumped one baker. Mayfield went number one to the Browns, amid all the drama. That draft was pure chaos, with no clear front runner at quarterback. Guys like Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen and Josh Allen were all in the mix for that top spot, keeping everyone guessing. Mendoza is about to live that same thrill, flipping the script from fan to franchise Savior for the Raiders. You've been listening to Tampa Bay News today, AI-powered local news.