It’s clear Fernando Mendoza grew up with an amazing foundation based on the few tidbits and video clips we get to see of his incredible family. For example, when Mendoza was drafted No. 1 overall by the Raiders on Thursday, his dad Fernando Sr. went viral for the same reason he did during the 2025 Indiana football season as he chooses to remain seated during exciting moments to sit by his wife Elsa, who has multiple sclerosis, a central nervous system disease. After Mendoza’s name was called, the rookie quarterback immediately hugged his mom, who was seated next to him, before hugging and celebrating with the rest of his family and friends in attendance at his home in Miami . A little while later in the evening, Elsa gave a speech in front of everyone who came to support her son’s huge accomplishment. The NFL posted a video of that speech over the weekend. Get your tissues ready for this one. “I’m so proud of you,” Elsa started. “I’m so proud of not all the successes on the field, but of who you are.…