Doubtless No. 1 total decide Fernando Mendoza has made a big determination relating to the NFL Draft.
Mendoza has knowledgeable the NFL that he doesn’t intend to attend the draft in particular person. As an alternative of touring to Pittsburgh, he plans to observe the draft with household and pals in Miami.
It’s uncommon for a prime decide to move on the NFL Draft, however not unprecedented. Trevor Lawrence did so in 2021 when he, too, was thought of a slam dunk to go first total.
Mendoza undoubtedly knows where he is going. No one is making it a lot of a secret. Maybe Mendoza’s determination could be completely different have been the draft in Las Vegas or someplace close by, however understanding how tight Mendoza is along with his household, that is completely in character for him.
Whereas Mendoza is headed to the Raiders, he appears unlikely to start in Week 1. Both method, he’s clearly the way forward for the franchise, whether or not he’s current in Pittsburgh or not.
