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Raiders Take QB Mendoza #1; Lowe’s Unveils Draft Green Room

4/23/2026

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Scott Hanson announced the Las Vegas Raiders will select quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick Thursday.
He noted that six teams each hold two first-round picks, that Mendoza is the only quarterback assured a first-round slot, and Ty Simpson may fall to the late first or second round.
Lowe’s built the NFL Draft green room and listed over 200 items for fans to buy on its website.

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Scott Hanson announced the Las Vegas Raiders will select quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick Thursday.
He noted that six teams each hold two first-round picks, that Mendoza is the only quarterback assured a first-round slot, and Ty Simpson may fall to the late first or second round.
Lowe’s built the NFL Draft green room and listed over 200 items for fans to buy on its website.