Indiana College’s Fernando Mendoza put collectively one of many extra memorable ultimate seasons of his collegiate profession, setting him up for the following section, the NFL.
After profitable the Heisman Trophy and main Indiana to a Nationwide Championship, Mendoza has taken the following step by declaring for the NFL Draft, in accordance with ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the place he needs to be the No. 1 general decide by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Mendoza threw for over 3,000 yards (3,535) and led all school soccer by a large margin in touchdowns (41). In his three seasons (two with the College of California, Berkley), Mendoza has grown as a passer, leaping from throwing for 1,708 yards and an virtually equal touchdown-to-interception ratio (14:10) to three,004 yards the following yr and a better-controlled ball (16:6).
The Raiders want Fernando Mendoza to have speedy success, and wish Tom Brady to assist that occur
The Raiders have been the worst offensive staff within the NFL final season (245.2 yards), however we’re barely higher of their passing sport (28th, 167.7 yards) regardless of quarterback Geno Smith main the NFL in interceptions (17). Smith additionally tied Titian’s quarterback Cam Ward in sacks (55).
Outdoors of a dysfunctional proprietor, the Raiders lack a franchise quarterback, which Mendoza can present. Mendoza’s abilities as a quarterback — “Mendoza has been excellent from clear pockets this season,” per PFF’s Trevor Sikkema — and management qualities ought to assist him carry the Raiders locker room collectively to make them extra aggressive.
The Raiders’ future Corridor of Famer and part-owner, Tom Brady, ought to play an integral half in Mendoza’s growth if chosen by the Raiders. Brady’s mentorship ought to make the transition from school to the NFL a lot simpler for Mendoza.
