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Fernando Mendoza’s ceremonial first pitch was a little bit wild

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s ceremonial first pitch at Tuesday’s Miami Marlins game left a lot to be desired. Mendoza was enlisted to throw out the first pitch prior to the Marlins’ 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at loanDepot Park in Miami, Fl. on Tuesday. The likely No. 1 NFL Draft pick tried to … The post Fernando Mendoza’s ceremonial first pitch was a little bit wild appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dan Orlovsky makes final pitch for Ty Simpson, his No. 1 QB in 2026 NFL Draft class

As the 2026 NFL Draft rapidly approaches, almost every talent evaluator has the same quarterback at the top of their respective lists: Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza. One of the few exceptions? That would be ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky, who has been stumping for Ty Simpson as the best player in this year’s quarterback class due to […] The post Dan Orlovsky makes final pitch for Ty Simpson, his No. 1 QB in 2026 NFL Draft class appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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See Fernando Mendoza’s form in first pitch before Cardinals-Marlins

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is set to begin on Thursday, and many believe Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza could be the No. 1 pick overall to the Las Vegas Raiders. Leading up to the draft, Mendoza was having some fun throwing the first pitch for Tuesday’s MLB game between the St. […] The post See Fernando Mendoza’s form in first pitch before Cardinals-Marlins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 NFL Mock Draft 7.0: Final picks & predictions

The 2026 NFL Draft is finally here after months and months of picks, predictions, speculation, and rumors. The pro football world will descend on Pittsburgh on Thursday, and after the Las Vegas Raiders select Fernando Mendoza, we have no idea what will happen next. So, with that in mind, here is the final ClutchPoints’ 2026 […] The post 2026 NFL Mock Draft 7.0: Final picks & predictions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fernando Mendoza Not Attending NFL Draft Draw Shedeur Sanders Comparisons From Fans: “They Killed Him For This”

Fernando Mendoza is projected to be No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL. And instead of preparing for sharing a moment on stage with commissioner Roger Goodell, the Indiana star has made a different call. Mendoza recently revealed that he will not attend the draft night in Pittsburgh, instead he is choosing to celebrate […]

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The NFL Is Trying To Crack Down On Prank Calls During This Year’s Draft

Trying to prevent a repeat of last year. The 2026 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 23, and hundreds of players will be waiting with their phones to get the call from their next time. But over the past few years, a number of players have also gotten prank calls claiming to be from NFL teams on draft night. The most high-profile incident, obviously, came last year when Shedeur Sanders got a call pretending to be from New Orleans Saints […] The post The NFL Is Trying To Crack Down On Prank Calls During This Year’s Draft first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Raiders news: Fernando Mendoza opens up on Kirk Cousins joining Raiders

Barring a massive surprise, it looks like Fernando Mendoza will be the Las Vegas Raiders’ newest quarterback after the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday night. However, he won’t be the only new quarterback breaking training camp with the Raiders this season, as the team also added Kirk Cousins in the offseason. Mendoza is far from […] The post Raiders news: Fernando Mendoza opens up on Kirk Cousins joining Raiders appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith-led 2027 class will affect 2026 draft

Fernando Mendoza is the consensus first overall pick to the Las Vegas Raiders, but there seem to be some questions about how the rest of the 2026 NFL Draft will play out. It isn’t a loaded draft from a quarterback perspective, and it doesn’t boast the top talent of a class like the one coming […] The post How Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith-led 2027 class will affect 2026 draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Expected No 1 Draft pick Fernando Mendoza reveals heartbreaking health reason he won't attend in person

The quarterback is widely considered the nailed-on No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft after leading Indiana to a historic national championship in January. But he will not be in Pittsburgh on Thursday.

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NFL Draft rumors: Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson could be only QBs picked in first 3 rounds

Fernando Mendoza is the odds-on favorite to go first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL Draft, with Ty Simpson also making a case to go in the first round, although that isn’t a guarantee. The quarterback class at this year’s NFL Draft isn’t quite as deep as other years, and that could […] The post NFL Draft rumors: Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson could be only QBs picked in first 3 rounds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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