Fernando Mendoza prepares for NFL rookie season with Las Vegas Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 12:45 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, is set to report to training camp with the Las Vegas Raiders this week. As a 22-year-old Heisman Trophy winner, Mendoza recognizes the challenges ahead, specifically competing for the starting quarterback position against veteran Kirk Cousins. He has spent the offseason acclimating to Las Vegas' climate and learning the playbook, expressing optimism about overcoming the difficulties of being a rookie. Mendoza aims to learn from his experiences and make the most of his opportunity in the NFL.
- •Mendoza reports to training camp this week.
- •He competed in the 2026 NFL Draft as the No. 1 pick.
- •Mendoza is training to adapt to Las Vegas' dry climate.
- •He is vying for the starting job against Kirk Cousins.
- •Mendoza emphasizes learning from mistakes during his rookie season.
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Fernando Mendoza Is Ready for the ‘Growing Pains’ That Come with Being an NFL Rookie: ‘I Wanna Make the Most of It’ (Exclusive)
"The Heisman Trophy winner, 22, is set to report to training camp this week
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