Raiders legend gives blessing to first overall pick Fernando Mendoza to wear No. 15: 'He's perfect'
Las Vegas Raiders first overall pick Fernando Mendoza has been granted permission by franchise legend Tom Flores to wear No. 15, a number Flores wore as a player from 1960 to 1966. Flores, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Raiders coach, praised Mendoza as the 'perfect' successor to carry the number. Though No. 15 has not been officially retired by the Raiders, Flores personally endorsed Mendoza's use of the jersey.
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Las Vegas Raiders Raiders legend gives blessing to first overall pick Fernando Mendoza to wear No. 15: 'He's perfect' Tom Flores, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, wore No. 15 for the Raiders from 1960-66 before coaching them to a Super Bowl win By Scott Thompson Fox News Published April 29, 2026 9:28pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Robert Griffin III on Raiders and Mendoza, Bears’ draft, Arch Manning | FULL INTERVIEW | The Herd Robert Griffin III joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the Las Vegas Raiders’ potential with Fernando Mendoza, the Chicago Bears’ draft class and whether Arch Manning and the 2027 NFL Draft class will live up to the hype.
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