The Las Vegas Raiders just locked in their 2026 draft class with a jaw-dropping deal: quarterback Fernando Mendoza signed a four-year, $57M fully guaranteed contract — including a fifth-year option — making him the highest-paid rookie QB in NFL history. Even surpassing recent first-overall picks like Cam Ward and Caleb Williams, this move signals the Raiders’ long-term vision, even if Mendoza won’t start Week 1. With Mendoza already 22, the team’s betting big on rapid development — and whether he can deliver on the massive investment.
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