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Fernando Mendoza has reportedly made a big decision about the NFL Draft:<\/a> he will not be attending it.<\/p>\n

Mendoza, 22, would rather share his draft experience with his family in Miami than attend the draft in Pittsburgh, according to ESPN.<\/a> The last time the top projected quarterback did not attend the NFL Draft was in 2021 when Trevor Lawrence was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars.<\/p>\n

Mendoza\u2019s mother, Elsa, has lived with multiple sclerosis for over 15 years and is currently using a wheelchair, which could be a reason for Mendoza\u2019s reported decision to stay home.<\/p>\n

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The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback met with the Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> on Tuesday, who own the top pick in this year\u2019s NFL Draft. Mendoza has been projected to be the top selection in this year\u2019s draft as the season played out, starring for an undefeated Indiana team that went on to win the national championship.<\/p>\n

In 16 games last season, Mendoza completed 72% of his passes for 3,535 yards with 41 touchdowns and six interceptions. Mendoza\u2019s 41 touchdowns led all Division I quarterbacks.<\/p>\n

While the Raiders are widely expected to take Mendoza, there is no guarantee he will start in Week 1.<\/p>\n

RAIDERS AGREE TO DEAL WITH PRO BOWLER, WHILE TEAM IS EXPECTED TO DRAFT QB WITH TOP PICK<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

However, Raiders minority owner\u00a0Tom Brady<\/a>\u00a0and general manager John Spytek have said numerous times that they believe in not playing a young quarterback right away, making it no sure thing that Mendoza would start Week 1.<\/p>\n

The Raiders officially signed Kirk Cousins<\/a> on Monday, providing them with a veteran quarterback who can start while Mendoza develops.<\/p>\n

Cousins also has familiarity with new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak. During Cousins\u2019 time with the\u00a0Minnesota Vikings,<\/a>\u00a0Kubiak was his quarterbacks coach for two seasons and his offensive coordinator for another.<\/p>\n

If the Raiders do indeed select Mendoza, they hope he can be the face of their franchise, regardless of when they eventually start him.<\/p>\n

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Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/sports\/projected-top-pick-fernando-mendoza-makes-big-nfl-draft-decision-report <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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