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First-overall pick Mendoza reports; defensive line bolstered.

8/3/2026

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Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick, reported to the Las Vegas Raiders camp.
Mendoza displayed a feel that lets him sense rush and outlets, recovered quickly after a pick by ripping a seam play on the next snap, and tied his reps to his readiness and Raiders’ support.
Running back Ashton Jeanty, 207 pounds, showed pad-less runs.
Additions Quay Walker, Nakobe Dean, Kwity Paye and Maxx Crosby bolstered the defensive line.

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Story summary

Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick, reported to the Las Vegas Raiders camp.
Mendoza displayed a feel that lets him sense rush and outlets, recovered quickly after a pick by ripping a seam play on the next snap, and tied his reps to his readiness and Raiders’ support.
Running back Ashton Jeanty, 207 pounds, showed pad-less runs.
Additions Quay Walker, Nakobe Dean, Kwity Paye and Maxx Crosby bolstered the defensive line.