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Indiana RB Kaelon Black praised former QB Fernando Mendoza, expected to be drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders. Black highlighted Mendoza's talent, humility, and attention to detail as key factors in their team's success.
Fernando Mendoza participates in Indiana University's Pro Day at Mellencamp Pavilion on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. | Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Las Vegas Raidersâ first pick in the draft seems a foregone conclusion. Fernando Mendoza is expected to be a Raider on Thursday Night, when the organization submits the card for their selection.
Mendoza led Indiana to its first-ever national championship, acquiring the Heisman Trophy on the way. The 16-0 record has led many of his teammates to be drafted. One of them is Kaelon Black, who ran for over 1000 yards last season. While appearing on the Insiders, Black praised his former quarterback as he embarks on his journey as the leader of the Silver and Black.
âMan, well, the Raiders are getting the most talented quarterback thatâs out there,â Black said during a April 17 appearance on âThe Insiders.â âFernando is very detailed, one of my favorite teammates Iâve ever been around.
âHeâs just so humble and so hungry that he always wants better. You can ask anyone on our team, thereâs no one more detailed than him. I feel like he was one of the main reasons why we were able to take that next step. Being on the team with Fernando was just a blessing.â
One of the best qualities of Mendoza is his leadership, and his teammatesâ enduring nature towards him puts it on display. Mendoza will have a chance to do the same in the Raidersâ locker room, and the easiest way to do so is by winning.
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Kaelon Black praised Fernando Mendoza for being the most talented quarterback, emphasizing his humility, detail-oriented nature, and significant role in their team's success.
Fernando Mendoza is expected to be drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders due to his impressive performance leading Indiana to a national championship and winning the Heisman Trophy.
Mendoza's leadership and success in leading Indiana to a 16-0 record have positively influenced the draft prospects of several of his teammates, including Kaelon Black.

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