Overview
- Multiple reports and insider polling describe Mendoza to Las Vegas at No. 1 as highly likely, with Albert Breer saying he would be stunned if the quarterback went elsewhere.
- At the Combine, Mendoza met with the Raiders and said Klint Kubiak’s teaching and quarterback progression mirrored what he ran at Indiana.
- Mendoza skipped throwing drills in Indianapolis and plans to showcase his arm at Indiana’s Pro Day instead.
- General manager John Spytek outlined a patient development approach for a young quarterback, stressing organizational support over immediate results.
- Evaluations remain split: Brett Favre lauded Mendoza’s leadership and winning traits, while ESPN’s Matt Miller ranked him eighth among recent first‑round QB prospects.