Overview
- Mendoza, who informed the league Tuesday, plans to stay in Miami with his family instead of attending the draft in Pittsburgh.
- The Raiders have telegraphed strong interest, with coach Klint Kubiak praising Mendoza and reporting that he has been studying their playbook.
- Las Vegas signed veteran Kirk Cousins this offseason, a move widely viewed as a bridge that would let a rookie starter develop at a measured pace.
- At No. 2, reports from Peter Schrager and Daniel Jeremiah say the Jets could favor Texas Tech edge David Bailey over Ohio State's Arvell Reese.
- Betting markets back Mendoza at No. 1 by a wide margin, while Miami tackle Francis Mauigoa is favored to be the first offensive lineman taken.