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Raiders take Mendoza with 1st pick of NFL Draft

NFL draft first-round recap: Fernando Mendoza goes No. 1; Rams take QB

It was no secret the Chargers were searching for a pass rusher in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night — and they found one.

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NFL Draft Day 1 live updates: Miami's Fernando Mendoza goes No. 1 to Raiders

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2026 NFL Draft first round order shows when your team will get their next picks

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At his Raiders introduction, Fernando Mendoza says: ‘I still need to earn it’

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak touted the skills of his new quarterback Fernando Mendoza as he helped introduce the No. 1 overall pick on Friday afternoon.

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NFL draft full of surprises after Raiders select quarterback Fernando Mendoza

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All 32 first-round picks from the 2026 NFL Draft

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Raiders take Mendoza with first pick of NFL Draft

He becomes just the third player to be the Heisman Trophy winner, a national champion and the first overall draft pick in the same year, after Cam Newton (2011) and Joe Burrow (2020).

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How Fernando Mendoza won over John Spytek, Tom Brady and the Raiders brass

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NFL draft 2026: Rams make shock pick of QB Ty Simpson at No 13 as Mendoza goes No 1 – live

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NFL Draft grades 2026: Live results, analysis for every pick in Rounds 1-3

Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer hands out grades with expert analysis on every 2026 NFL Draft pick from Rounds 1-3.

2026 NFL Draft Round 1 tracker: Eight trades, surprise picks and instant analysis for all 32 selections

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and it was a wild one, featuring eight trades and multiple surprises. The biggest shock of the night came when the Los Angeles Rams used the 13th overall pick on Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.

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Jets select pass rusher David Bailey with No. 2 pick in NFL draft

The Jets opted for production over potential, selecting Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey with the second pick Thursday night in the NFL draft.