Raiders Land Heisman Winner Mendoza | Las Vegas News

The Raiders just pulled off a blockbuster: they’ve signed Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall draft pick, on a four-year, $57.2M deal. A dominant QB from Indiana, Mendoza led his team to an undefeated national title in 2025, throwing for 3,500+ yards, 41 TDs, and just 6 INTs — earning him the Heisman and every major award. Known for his relentless work ethic and football IQ, he’s already earning praise from coaches and fans alike. Even more inspiring? His family foundation donated $500K to MS research — his mom lives with the disease. After three years at Cal, he transferred to Indiana for his final season and is already talking like a future franchise QB. The Raiders are betting big — and the foundation is undeniable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/933209877eca7abd