Heisman QB Fernando Mendoza Projected No. 1 Pick; Raiders Coach Kubiak Eager to Connect

Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, a national champion QB, is focusing on the NFL Draft after a perfect Indiana season. The 22-year-old, praised for elite football IQ and ball placement, is projected as a potential No. 1 overall pick, possibly by the Raiders. He threw for 3,535 yards and 41 TDs (72% completion) with 6 INTs at Indiana. Raiders coach Klint Kubiak, whose exposure is limited, expressed enthusiasm to get to know Mendoza, calling him a "talented guy with a bright future," as the team is widely expected to draft him first overall.