The Las Vegas Raiders have officially been on the clock ever since it was confirmed that they earned the first overall pick, a rarity in their franchise history. With a new head coach wanting to establish a winning culture, the Raiders have to make sure that they’re making the right decision.

There’s only one quarterback who’s worthy of the first overall pick in this draft cycle, and his name is Fernando Mendoza . He played excellently in his final season with the Indiana Hoosiers and won the Heisman Trophy en route to winning his team a National Championship. How can the Raiders make sure that he’s the quarterback of their future?

2026 NFL Mock Draft