Raiders legend gives blessing to first overall pick Fernando ...
Hall of Famer Tom Flores passed the No. 15 torch to Raiders first overall pick Fernando Mendoza, calling the Heisman Trophy winner "perfect."
www.wfmd.comI don’t currently have live access to broader news feeds, but based on recent reporting, Fernando Mendoza is the Las Vegas Raiders’ first-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and has been associated with wearing jersey No. 15, a number with historical ties to Raiders legend Tom Flores who has publicly blessed Mendoza’s use of it [cite ][cite ]. There were multiple outlets covering his early days with the Raiders, including rookie minicamp impressions describing Mendoza as fitting in well with the team and being treated as “one of the guys” by teammates [cite ]. Coverage also highlighted Flores’ endorsement of Mendoza and the significance of Mendoza receiving No. 15, a nod to the Raiders' franchise history [cite ][cite ].
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