Yes, Fernando Mendoza was the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. But for him, that does not mean he could just come into the NFL and automatically get respect and be a leader right away. That is something Mendoza wants to earn and knows comes with proving himself to his new team and teammates. He knows that his new team has many good leaders, and he wants to be the next one, but it just doesn't come right away. Mendoza is going to be the future for the Las Vegas Raiders. One of the major reasons they drafted him with the first overall pick was the leadership he showed throughout his college career, and they saw that come to life once again at his pro day just a few weeks before draft night. Mendoza is a great teammate who wants to get the most out of his team to make them better and put them in the best position to succeed.…