Fernando Mendoza’s journey from overlooked two-star recruit to the top of the NFL draft is complete after the Las Vegas Raiders took him with the first pick.
Turning the Raiders into a contender is the next challenge for the Heisman Trophy winner who led Indiana to their first national championship.
The 22-year-old quarterback wasn’t in the Steel City for the festivities on Thursday night, choosing instead to celebrate with family and friends at home in Miami.