Overview
- Mendoza confirmed he will watch the draft from Miami with family, citing his mother’s multiple sclerosis and a wish to share the moment with more loved ones.
- Major projections continue to slate the Indiana Heisman winner as the first pick, with the Raiders widely viewed as his likely landing spot.
- The Raiders added veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason, and Mendoza said he looks forward to learning from him and adopting his approach.
- An account of a Raiders meeting reported a brief Tom Brady FaceTime and a whiteboard session where Mendoza left frustrated with himself, a detail cited as evidence of his high standards.
- Indiana could set a program record for NFL selections this week, with some mocks forecasting up to 10 Hoosiers drafted across the three-day event.