Tom Brady buys Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza’s rare trading card
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:20 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Tom Brady unveiled his first one-of-one trading card at Fanatics Fest 2026, a rookie autographed card of Fernando Mendoza. Brady, a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, indicated his admiration for Mendoza, who was the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He stated that acquiring the card required extensive negotiations and a significant financial investment, likely around $100,000, which he deemed worthwhile given his enthusiasm for Mendoza's potential. Brady aims to support Mendoza, likely stepping into a mentorship role for the young quarterback.
- •Brady revealed his first one-of-one card at Fanatics Fest 2026.
- •Mendoza was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •Brady paid a hefty price for the trading card, estimated near $100,000.
- •Brady expressed support and mentorship intentions for Mendoza.
- 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Why Tom Brady paid a ‘hefty price’ for Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza’s rare autographed card
"Tom Brady revealed his first-ever one-of-one trading card during Fanatics Fest 2026. It’s been more than three years since Tom Brady retired from the NFL, but the 7x SB champion is still connected to the league.
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