Raiders Release Draft Footage of FaceTime Between Brady and First-Overall Pick Mendoza

The Las Vegas Raiders released behind-the-scenes NFL Draft footage as part of their “Behind the Shield” series on or before June 19, 2026. The video captured a FaceTime exchange between first-overall pick Fernando Mendoza and minority owner Tom Brady. Mendoza, the former Indiana quarterback selected by the Raiders, greeted Brady as “Mr.

Brady replied that Mendoza could call him Tom, noting that “Mr. Brady” is reserved for his father. The clip formed one of the lighter moments in the episode and illustrated the tone Brady wants to set with the rookie.

Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion, serves as a minority owner and mentor figure for the franchise. Klint Kubiak is the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Kirk Cousins was added to the quarterback room as a veteran presence alongside Mendoza.

Com reported that Mendoza had previously spoken about how much Brady’s mentorship would mean to him. The same reporting noted that Brady made clear during the pre-draft process he would push Mendoza rather than simply offer praise.