Fernando Mendoza responds to question of whether he'll visit White House
Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback and top NFL draft pick, responded to questions about attending a White House visit with the Indiana Hoosiers to celebrate their national championship. He expressed concern about missing the first day of Las Vegas Raiders OTAs, though the team's activities do not begin until after the scheduled visit. Mendoza emphasized his commitment to proving himself as a rookie and prioritizing his new team.
- ▪Fernando Mendoza won the 2025 Heisman Trophy after leading Indiana to a 16-0 season and a college football national championship.
- ▪The Indiana Hoosiers are scheduled to visit the White House on May 11, 2026, to celebrate their championship victory.
- ▪Mendoza incorrectly believed May 11 was the first day of the Las Vegas Raiders' OTAs, which are actually set to begin on May 18.
- ▪Mendoza was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders.
- ▪As a rookie, Mendoza stated he does not want to miss practice, believing it would not be a good look or in service of his teammates.
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Fernando Mendoza Fernando Mendoza responds to question of whether he'll visit White House The Heisman Trophy winner incorrectly said the visit fell on the first day of Las Vegas Raiders OTAs By Jackson Thompson Fox News Published May 2, 2026 6:15pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fernando Mendoza to Vegas: Will A "Good Guy" Survive The Silver & Black? | The Ricky Cobb Show The Las Vegas Raiders just made history by selecting Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza with the #1 pick. Known for his "polite dork" energy, Mendoza is the literal opposite of the gritty, outlaw "Bad Boy" image the Raiders have cultivated forever.
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