Las Vegas Raiders sign No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza

The Las Vegas Raiders have completed the signing of quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. The four‑year contract is valued at $57.2 million, fully guaranteed with a $38 million signing bonus, and marks the final addition of the team’s 2026 draft class ahead of training camp.

Mendoza arrives from a standout college career at Indiana, where he led the Hoosiers to a perfect 16‑0 season, a national championship, and earned the Heisman Trophy along with multiple major awards. The highly touted rookie is expected to be the franchise’s future face under head coach Klint Kubiak and GM John Spytek.

Veteran pass rusher Maxx Crosby also reported early to camp, signaling his commitment for his eighth season. His wife, Rachel, posted an Instagram story of Crosby beside a blacked‑out Bentley flashing two middle fingers, captioned “YEAR EIGHT ?? Load & lock baby!”, which quickly resonated with Raiders fans and added to the offseason optimism.