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Mendoza Drafted First, Raiders' New Hope
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Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback, was drafted first overall by the Las Vegas Raiders, marking the schools first top pick since the Super Bowl era. Mendoza, who led the Indiana Hoosiers to their first national championship, will step in as starter under Tom Brady and new head coach Klint Kubiak. His rookie deal is worth $54.56 million over four years, with a team option for a fifth year. Mendoza, who skipped the draft to celebrate with family, is eager to hit the ground running and spark change in Sin City.
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