Fernando Mendoza does not need the NFL Scouting Combine. That is the clearest takeaway from his decision to skip throwing in Indianapolis and instead wait for Indiana’s Pro Day on April 1 at Mellencamp Pavilion in Bloomington.

With $91.5 million in cap space and the No. 1 overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders appear locked in on quarterback Fernando Mendoza — and league insiders agree.

NFL insiders took a poll on which prospect is the best in the 2026 NFL Draft. QB Fernando Mendoza did not crack the top 2.

Fernando Mendoza has made his decision about whether he will be throwing at the scouting combine ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

A group of eight people around the NFL were unanimous about what the Las Vegas Raiders will do with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

NFL insiders unanimously concluded that the Raiders will use the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza.

The Las Vegas Raiders are widely expected to draft quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No.1 overall pick in the draft. He recently made a crucial decision.

The Las Vegas Raiders front office and coaching staff are getting ready for the NFL combine next week. It is the first time they will get a chance to meet with all the top prospects and see them work out in person.