Potential 2026 NFL Draft No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza has expressed strong admiration for seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, stating the opportunity to work with the Las Vegas Raiders' minority owner would be 'fantastic'. Mendoza, a former Indiana Hoosiers quarterback, revealed he has already interviewed with the Raiders and was particularly enthused about their recent hiring of Super Bowl-winning coach Klint Kubiak.

While acknowledging no guarantee exists of being selected by the Raiders, Mendoza emphasized his excitement for the mentorship prospect, calling Brady 'the greatest quarterback of all time' and highlighting his eagerness to learn. This development underscores the Raiders' strategy to build around a young quarterback under Brady's guidance, though Mendoza remains open to any team drafting him.