As the 2026 NFL draft approaches, the Raiders are expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall. However, head coach Klint Kubiak admits his knowledge of Mendoza is limited, having spent the previous season with the Seahawks and not closely following college football. Kubiak acknowledges Mendoza’s talent and team-oriented nature but emphasizes the need for further evaluation. Ultimately, while Mendoza seems likely to join the Raiders, Kubiak remains open to other possibilities before the draft.
