Mendoza's Pro Day: Raiders See Heisman Winner as Day One Starter

0:00It's April 2nd. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered story shaping the season. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman winner and projected number one overall pick in the 2026. NFL Draft, turn heads at his pro day yesterday, all eyes locked on him as the top prospect with the Las Vegas Raiders sending their full offensive staff to check him out of close. He flashed elite deep balls with perfect touch and nailed those short passes without zipping them too hard, staying smooth and shotgun like he did in college. Analysts noted he hit 53 of 56 throws with just two drops and one off-tarded ball. The good morning football crew praised his authenticity, calling him a genuine leader like Tim Tebow, buttoned up but real through the hype. They love how he stays humble, talk servant leadership, and fits as the face of a franchise. Veteran nitpicks came up on his footwork under center since he rarely snapped from there in college and they wanted more pocket escapes for schemes.

1:03Like Gary Kubiak's outside zone runs, still, his competitive edge for Miami roots shines through. Raiders see him as day one starter material, onboarding already, and with his flawless mechanics per Chris Sims, he's primed to change there. Game draft nights gonna be electric, for silver, and black.