Fernando Mendoza sets Fanatics NFL Draft record originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Fernando Mendoza has yet to take his first NFL snap, but there’s a lot to be excited about in Sin City.
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.
Indiana’s first-ever Heisman was Fanatics top-selling athlete over the weekend with his No. 15 flying away to being sold out.
Mendoza beat out Travis Kelce, LeBron James, Shohei Ohtani, Patrick Mahomes and others, according to TMZ Sports.
The Raiders’ welcoming ovation for @FernandoMendoza was loud and proud 🗣️
Mendoza made sure to not step on the logo 😅 (via @Raiders) pic.twitter.com/JBHYCtfbAL
— NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026
“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 read.
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.
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.