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The Raiders ink deal with top draft pick Fernando Mendoza
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Sergio Alexander , KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
(KRON) -- The Las Vegas Raiders have signed their number one overall draft pick QB Fernando Mendoza, the club announced Thursday. Coming off a National Championship with Indiana, the 6-foot-5, 225-pound quarterback, spent 3 years at Cal (2022-24). Mendoza completed his college career starting 35 ...
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Key takeaway Coming off a National Championship with Indiana, the 6-foot-5, 225-pound quarterback, spent 3 years at Cal (2022-24).
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The signing of Fernando Mendoza by the Las Vegas Raiders is a notable development for Bay Area football fans, given Mendoza's local roots. Having spent three years at the University of California, Berkeley, Mendoza's college career is familiar to many in the region. His time at Cal, where he started 35 games and threw for over 8,000 yards, was likely followed closely by local sports enthusiasts. Although he will now be playing for a team based in Las Vegas, his connection to the Bay Area may still draw interest from fans in the region, particularly those who watched him play during his college years. This could potentially lead to a strong following for the Raiders in the Bay Area, at least when it comes to Mendoza's performance on the field.
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Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
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What is this story about? (KRON) -- The Las Vegas Raiders have signed their number one overall draft pick QB Fernando Mendoza, the club announced Thursday. Coming off a National Championship with Indiana, the 6-foot-5, 225-pound quarterback, spent 3 years at Cal (2022-24). Mendoza completed his college career starting 35 ...
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