I 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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After Day 2 of rookie minicamp, one thing became increasingly clear - Mendoza is just one of the guys. With a quirky and endearing sense of humor quickly picked up on by his teammates.
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