Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza said he had a “fantastic meeting” with the Raiders at the NFL Scouting Combine.

27 February 2026

Mendoza also referred to newly minted head coach Klint Kubiak and his staff as a “football savvy” bunch. The 2025 Heisman Trophy winner and national champion is widely believed to heard his name called by the Raiders, who currently hold the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft. As far as quarterback is concerned, Mendoza isn’t facing much competition for the overall QB1 of the class, with Alabama’s Ty Simpson being viewed as a fringe first-round talent at best by most scouts and analysts. Mendoza will likely meet with other teams throughout the combine, but barring an unexpected development, he remains a virtual lock to join the Raiders come April.