WhileTom Brady is a minority owner of the Las VegasRaiders, he will have a major influence over who the team selects as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Tom Brady believes Fernando Mendoza has a ‘bright future’ in the NFL, and offered big praise for the college star. The Indiana Hoosiers quarterback, who led his team to a 16-0 season

As the Raiders prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, Tom Brady addressed Fernando Mendoza's outlook.

Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady attended Monday’s CFP National Championship Game, a 27–21 Indiana Hoosiers victory over the Miami Hurricanes. The Raiders, who hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, were keeping a keen eye on Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. In a conversation with Colin Cowherd, Brady spoke about Mendoza.

Fernando Mendoza went 16-0 and won a national championship at Indiana. But even that might not be enough to guarantee Mendoza’s NFL future — and the top quarterback spot with Tom

Fernando Mendoza’s championship performance caught the attention of Tom Brady, who watched closely as the quarterback delivered in the biggest moment. Brady’s visible awe and approval of Mendoza have only fueled talk that he could be the Raiders’ top draft target,

In his role as minority owner of the Raiders, Brady is expected to have a prominent voice for the team holding the NFL Draft's top pick.

Raiders majority owner Mark Davis was joined by minority owner Tom Brady at Hard Rock Stadium for the College Football Playoff National Championship, along with general manager John Spytek. Their presence instantly set social media buzzing,

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza is receiving special interest from Tom Brady during the national championship game.