Raiders Advised to Trade No. 1 Pick Over Drafting QB Fernando Mendoza

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza is the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, with the Raiders eyeing a quarterback. However, FOX Sports' Danny Parkins suggests the Raiders trade the pick, arguing Mendoza, compared to Jared Goff with a weaker arm, isn't a strong enough prospect. Analysts Rob Rang and Bucky Brooks also liken him to Goff, with Brooks questioning his impact. Parkins believes the Raiders could secure a significant trade package due to high demand for QBs, citing past successful No. 1 pick trades.