India, March 29 -- Fernando Mendoza can have Open for Work in the LinkedIn profile, yet it is already becoming more evident where his next football destination will be. According to a recent report by ESPN, as the 2026 NFL Draft draws near, there is a solid case that Mendoza may be the overall first pick with Las Vegas Raiders.

The Mendoza buzz has been intensified during the recent days, per NFL Network's latest coverage, more so when he was reported to be already giving a hint of how life is in the Raiders system. As The Athletic has noted, the performances at college, such as winning a championship with a standout performance, have made him one of the most anticipated quarterback prospects in the last few years.

Daniel Jeremiah, who ...