The Heisman Trophy winner who led the Hoosiers to the national title will now try to turn the Raiders into a contender. The Jets take Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey at No. 2, then the Cardinals grab Notre Dame running back

Stukes has the potential to be a star in the Raiders secondary. The combination of Mendoza and Stukes could give the Raiders the best first two picks of the 2026 draft when it is re-evaluated in a few years. The Arizona Cardinals will be one of the most-watched teams when it comes to their rookie class.

Quarterback Fernando Mendoza on his arrival in Las Vegas, his family, Tom Brady and more. Watch as former linebacker Matt Millen announces the Raiders' selection of Arizona Wildcats safety Treydan Stukes in Round 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 38 overall pick.

Fernando Mendoza was taken first overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL Draft on Thursday, completing his journey from unheralded recruit to NFL quarterback. Starting as a three-star recruit, Mendoza only received one offer from a Power 4 school,

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