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Fernando Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner and projected No.1 overall pick, is poised to begin hisNFLcareer under the mentorship of one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.
Mendoza, who led Indiana to a national championship during an undefeated 16–0 season, revealed this week that he spoke withTom Bradyduring his official visit with the Las Vegas Raiders, who own the top pick in this year’s draft.
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza celebrates after defeating the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff national championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Jan.19, 2026.(Mark J.Rebilas/Imagn Images)
Appearing on the“Dan Patrick Show”Wednesday, Mendoza revealed the advice Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, shared with him during their meeting.
Kirk Cousinspresents another learning opportunity for the young signal-caller.
Tom Brady attends the Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium Feb.8, 2026.(Mark J.Rebilas/Imagn Images)
PROJECTED TOP PICK FERNANDO MENDOZA REVEALS WHY HE’S SKIPPING NFL DRAFT
“Well, if I’m lucky enough to go to the Raiders, I think it’ll be a great opportunity to learn from someone who’s had so much success throughout the years and who, I think, has a very similar playing style as me.”
Mendoza will likelynot take starting repsin Las Vegas.Brady and general manager John Spytek have said numerous times they believe in not playing a young quarterback right away.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza passes against Miami during the first half of the College Football Playoff national championship game in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Jan.19, 2026.(AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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The Miami native willnot be in Pittsburghto walk across the stage and be welcomed into the NFL by Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday night.He will instead be home with his family, citing his mother’s multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
�s Ryan Canfield contributed to this report.
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