Raiders take Mendoza with 1st pick of NFL Draft
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Heisman Trophy winner Mendoza, 22, eschewed the official NFL Draft event to celebrate at home in Miami with his mom and dad.
The projected no. 1 draft pick is close with his parents and brothers.
Fernando Mendoza has called his mom, Elsa Mendoza, his "inspiration"
Fernando Mendoza experienced the thrill of being taken No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft alongside his family from the comfort of his own home.
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Fernando Mendoza’s ceremonial first pitch was a little bit wild
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s ceremonial first pitch at Tuesday’s Miami Marlins game left a lot to be desired. Mendoza was enlisted to throw out the first pitch prior to the Marlins’ 5-3 loss to the St.
Heisman trophy winner and Miami native Fernando Mendoza threw out the first pitch 🏈
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