Did Tom Brady reveal on national TV Thursday night who the Raiders are taking first overall in this April's NFL Draft?!
Part owner of the Las Vegas franchise, Brady spoke on a Fox Sports panel following Indiana's dominant win over Alabama in the college football playoff Rose Bowl.
Tom Brady is sold on Fernando Mendoza and basically just confirmed he’s the next Raiders QB pic.twitter.com/TIA8XSFU8W
— Raiders Report Mitchell Renz (@MitchellRenz365) January 2, 2026
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The seven-time Super Bowl champion commented, "I love everything about his game. Certainly, his leadership is what stands out, his relatability to his teammates, and he's overcome a lot of things in his career."
Currently the Raiders hold the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and would have their choice of quarterback:
Updated 2026 NFL draft order...
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 29, 2025
Imagine showing this to someone last year. Pic.twitter.com/alDJAEvpY8
At the moment Fernando Mendoza would appear to be the favorite to go first off the board if Las Vegas remains in top spot.
The Heisman Trophy winner's delivered exceptional results. Leading Indiana to an undefeated regular season with 3,172-passing yards, 36-TDs to only 6-INTs. The 6'5" junior is one victory away from making it to the National Championship game.
If Tom Brady has any say in the Raiders draft day room on April 23rd, it sounds like Mendoza will be wearing silver and black in 2026.
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