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Matt Holder
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SB Nation NFL Mock Draft: With the 1st pick the Las Vegas Raiders select...

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza (surprise!)

Since moving on from Derek Carr at the end of the 2022 season, the Raiders have had a different Week 1 starting quarterback every year. A big reason is that they haven't been in a position to draft the next future of the franchise. Now that Las Vegas owns the No. 1 overall pick, there's no need to overthink the selection or even entertain any trade offers. Plus, Mendoza's decision-making and accuracy make him a great fit in Klint Kubiak's offense, and the Heisman Trophy winner is already learning Kubiak's playbook.

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