Tom Brady congratulated Raiders' No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza via social media after the 2026 NFL Draft. He offered advice to the rookie, encouraging him to start working hard.
Key points
Tom Brady congratulated Fernando Mendoza on social media
Mendoza was the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
Brady encouraged Mendoza to start working hard
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Mendoza
Mentioned in this story
Tom BradyFernando Mendoza
Las Vegas RaidersNFL Draft 2026
What Tom Brady sent Fernando Mendoza after Raiders made No. 1 pick in NFL Draft
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft brings franchiseādefining moments as teams make their selections from the top of the board.
See how picks 1 through 32 came off the clock as the next generation of NFL talent enters the league.
Above, A detailed view of the stage showing a still of Fernando Mendoza of the Indiana on screen after being selected first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Q&A
What did Tom Brady say to Fernando Mendoza after the NFL Draft?
Tom Brady welcomed Fernando Mendoza to Las Vegas and encouraged him to get to work.
Who was the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft was quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
What team selected Fernando Mendoza in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Fernando Mendoza was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft.
How did Tom Brady communicate with Fernando Mendoza?
Tom Brady communicated with Fernando Mendoza through a post on social media platform X.
Related Articles
NFL
Jadarian Price's fantasy football outlook after Seattle Seahawks take RB in 2026 NFL Draft
Jadarian Price's fantasy football outlook after being drafted by Seahawks.
Yahoo SportsĀ·Ā·1 min read
Sports
NFL Draft 1st round winners and losers: Look out, the Cowboys made the best pick in the draft
Yahoo SportsĀ·
Sports
Titans select Keldric Faulk: Here's how fans reacted
Yahoo SportsĀ·
Sports
NFL Draft 2026: Best remaining available players entering Day 2
Yahoo SportsĀ·
Sports
Social media reacts to Giantsā first-round haul
Yahoo SportsĀ·
Sports
Franchise First: Jaguars Sit Out Round One of the NFL Draft
See every story in Sports ā including breaking news and analysis.
David Bailey of Texas Tech poses after being selected second overall pick by the New York Jets during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Jeremiyah Love of Notre Dame poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected third overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Carnell Tate of Ohio State poses after being selected fourth overall pick by the Tennessee Titans during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Arvell Reese of Ohio State poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected fifth overall pick by the New York Giants during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
1 / 5
See 2026 NFL Draft first round picks, from No. 1 to No. 32
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft brings franchiseādefining moments as teams make their selections from the top of the board.
See how picks 1 through 32 came off the clock as the next generation of NFL talent enters the league.
Above, A detailed view of the stage showing a still of Fernando Mendoza of the Indiana on screen after being selected first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
1 / 5
See 2026 NFL Draft first round picks, from No. 1 to No. 32
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft brings franchiseādefining moments as teams make their selections from the top of the board.
See how picks 1 through 32 came off the clock as the next generation of NFL talent enters the league.
Above, A detailed view of the stage showing a still of Fernando Mendoza of the Indiana on screen after being selected first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
2 / 5
See 2026 NFL Draft first round picks, from No. 1 to No. 32
David Bailey of Texas Tech poses after being selected second overall pick by the New York Jets during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
3 / 5
See 2026 NFL Draft first round picks, from No. 1 to No. 32
Jeremiyah Love of Notre Dame poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected third overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
4 / 5
See 2026 NFL Draft first round picks, from No. 1 to No. 32
Carnell Tate of Ohio State poses after being selected fourth overall pick by the Tennessee Titans during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
5 / 5
See 2026 NFL Draft first round picks, from No. 1 to No. 32
Arvell Reese of Ohio State poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected fifth overall pick by the New York Giants during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, had a similar message for the other soon-to-be NFL rookies.
āCongratulations to all the rookies who are joining the NFL this weekend," he wrote. āI hope you can appreciate this special momentā¦ youāve earned it through hard work, discipline, and determination. Youāve made your family proud, along with everyone else on your journey that has supported you. But this is just the beginning. When you wake up tomorrow morning, just know that your career will be defined by what happens going forward. Youāll need to take everything you do to the next level in order to compete with the worldās best."
The Raiders will be lucky if their No. 1 pick is anywhere near as good as the New England Patriotsā sixth-round pick (No. 199) overall in the 2000 draft. Of course that was Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl winner.
