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The NFL tried to pressure #iufb star Fernando Mendoza into attending the NFL Draft. The league should've known better.
Fernando Mendoza is *different.*
The Las Vegas Raiders are about to find out.
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2026/04/23/fernando-mendoza-nfl-draft-las-vegas-raiders-iu-football-curt-cignett-indiana-hoosiers/89757996007
Doyel: Mendoza, No. 1 pick in NFL draft, is latest pinch-me moment for Indiana football

Doyel: An IU football season that seemed too good to be true is capped by No. 1 overall pick for Fernando Mendoza. Who also seems too good to be true.

The Indianapolis Star
Apr 24 at 1:23amWeb