Fernando Mendoza has yet to take his first NFL snap, but there’s a lot to be excited about in Sin City.<\/p>\n
For the Las Vegas Raiders, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft will bring an edgy outlook to a team badly in need of a new identity. Mendoza also carries a marketing factor tied to his success on and off the field.<\/p>\n
Indiana’s first-ever Heisman was Fanatics top-selling athlete over the weekend with his No. 15 flying away to being sold out.<\/p>\n
Mendoza beat out Travis Kelce, LeBron James, Shohei Ohtani, Patrick Mahomes and others, according to TMZ Sports.<\/p>\n
The Raiders’ welcoming ovation for @FernandoMendoza<\/a> was loud and proud \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f<\/p>\n Mendoza made sure to not step on the logo \ud83d\ude05 (via @Raiders<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/JBHYCtfbAL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n “Thanks in large part to all the jerseys he sold, the Las Vegas Raiders were the top-selling team, beating out all the other NFL franchises,” the TMZ report\u00a0read<\/a>.<\/p>\n There will certainly be more Mendoza gear to hit shelves soon. For now, those fans wanting to get a jersey early will have to wait or pay a premium on the reseller market.<\/p>\n Mendoza carried the Hoosiers to their first College Football Playoff National Championship win last season. At 16-0, Indiana now holds the best record in a season for a team in the modern era.<\/p>\n More College Football news:\u00a0<\/p>\n