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Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza gets third-team reps at minicamp
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Fernando Mendoza during the 2026 NFL Draft. The rookie quarterback has drawn positive comments from teammates during minicamp activities in Henderson, Nevada.
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The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Fernando Mendoza in the 2026 NFL Draft. The rookie quarterback participated in the team's rookie minicamp at the Intermountain Health Performance Center in Henderson, Nevada. A photograph taken May 2 at the facility showed Mendoza wearing jersey number 15.
He said the Raiders have "a coaching staff, offense, and team ready to rally behind" Mendoza. Mendoza said he is primarily getting reps with the third team and a bit of the second team. The Raiders' quarterback room includes Kirk Cousins and Aidan O’Connell.
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