Mendoza Shines for Teammates, NFL Draft Buzz Grows

0:00It's April 1st, I'm Cory with the story. This is Kansas News Today, driven by AI. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana's national champion quarterback in Highsman winner, didn't have to show up at Pro Day in Bloomington. Locked in as the projected number one pick for the 2026 NFL Draft, he still threw to boost his Hoosier teammates chasing Scott Attention. He lit up the field with precise D-Balls, especially to EJ Williams, dropping passes right into hands on the run. He had ranged throws landed perfectly too, whether receivers cut inside or broke down the sideline, no misses early on. A couple hiccups popped up, like an overthrow to Elijah Sarat on a 60-yard go route and a dropped pass. Still, scripted plays to familiar uncovered receivers made it low pressure, letting his guys showcase their skills. Afterward, Mendoza told reporters he felt nerves at first, but flipped them into energy. His focus was serving teammates, positioning them to shine, all while prepping to dominate come September.

1:01Raider's brass, including head coach Clint Kubiak and GM John Spitech, watched close as the draft nears. Mendoza's selfless flex just immense why he's primed to go top spot.