Fernando Mendoza Projected No. 1 Pick, Set to Pair with Raiders HC Klint Kubiak

Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza is the presumptive No. 1 overall pick for the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft. The athletic drop-back passer, compared to a more athletic Jared Goff, is expected to be paired with new Raiders HC Klint Kubiak. Kubiak's system, a West Coast Offense variation, is known for developing quarterbacks. Mendoza, a high-IQ QB who flawlessly executed playoff game plans, could flourish with a supporting cast including Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers, potentially developing without immediate pressure alongside veteran Geno Smith.