Fernando Mendoza is locked in as he begins a new chapter in his life - and he announced it the way he announces everything. On LinkedIn. The 22-year-old quarterback was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23. The former Indiana Hoosier and California Golden Bear watched the draft from his home in Miami, surrounded by family members when his name was announced. After being selected, Mendoza placed a Raiders cap on his head. And then he celebrated in the most Mendoza way possible - on LinkedIn."It's official.