He was drafted as an NFL team’s future. It arrives now.
Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman-winning quarterback selected No. 1 overall in last year’s NFL draft, takes over as starter for the Las Vegas Raiders. Will he turn around the franchise?

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He was drafted as an NFL team’s future. It arrives now. (opens NBC News in a new tab)
Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman-winning quarterback selected No. 1 overall in last year’s NFL draft, takes over as starter for the Las Vegas Raiders. Will he turn around the franchise?

