Raiders' Kubiak All-In on Mendoza for Draft

Las Vegas Raiders new head coach Klint Kubiak is betting big on Fernando Mendoza, the projected number one pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. After releasing Geno Smith, the team plans to draft Mendoza, the Heisman winner and national champion from Indiana. Kubiak praised Mendozas accuracy, height, and intelligence. The Raiders havent picked a quarterback in the first round since JaMarcus Russell in 2007. Kubiak and general manager John Spytek are visiting Indianas pro day to observe Mendozas performance. Kubiak aims to have Mendoza learn from a veteran quarterback before starting, aligning with Spyteks long-term strategy. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/07470aa33eab7906