Fernando Mendoza reveals charity focus, not donating to Indiana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, stated he does not plan to donate to the Indiana Hoosiers currently. He emphasized his commitment to supporting Miami's fight against Multiple Sclerosis due to his mother's condition. Mendoza's response came during an interview on June 29, shortly after his selection in the draft. His remarkable college career included a national championship win and an NIL valuation of $2.6 million as one of Indiana's standout players.
- •Mendoza was the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •He led Indiana to a national championship during his college career.
- •Mendoza is currently prioritizing donations to support Multiple Sclerosis research.
- •He expressed excitement about learning from Tom Brady ahead of his NFL career.
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — “Owes Nothing” “ He Deosn’t Care About The Place”: Fans React As Fernando Mendoza Reveals Reason for Not Donating to Indiana
"Fernando Mendoza, who was drafted as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, has been one of the best players to come out of the Indiana Hoosiers.
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