Tom Brady mentors first overall pick Fernando Mendoza for Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Tom Brady is actively mentoring Fernando Mendoza, the Las Vegas Raiders' first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Brady, who has a five percent stake in the team, is helping Mendoza develop physical, mental, and emotional skills essential for success as a quarterback. During discussions on The Overlap with Gary Neville, Roy Keane, and Ian Wright, Brady emphasized the importance of emotional stability and performance consistency for athletes. Brady's guidance aims to position Mendoza advantageously as he enters his rookie year with high expectations.
- •Fernando Mendoza selected first overall by the Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •Tom Brady mentors Mendoza, focusing on physical, mental, and emotional aspects of play.
- •Brady draws parallels between Mendoza's expectations and those of Peyton Manning.
- •Brady's insights aim to help Mendoza manage performance and emotional volatility.
- •The 2026-27 NFL season is approaching as Mendoza prepares for his rookie year.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Tom Brady reveals how he’s mentoring Fernando Mendoza after Raiders selected him first in NFL Draft
"Tom Brady has revealed exactly how he is mentoring the Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback, Fernando Mendoza. Brady owns a five percent stake in the Raiders, who selected Mendoza with the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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