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- The Las Vegas Raiders selected Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- An ACC coach warned Mendoza’s back-shoulder throws would be intercepted at the professional level.
- An anonymous source said Mendoza will receive strong Las Vegas support and has the talent to meet expectations.
- General manager John Spytek said he will keep the No. 1 pick and praised Mendoza’s 3,535 yards and 41 touchdowns.
