How Fernando Mendoza Went From No-Name Prospect to No. 1 in the Draft - Sports Illustrated
Technology and ScienceBy Greg Bishop4/16/20261 min read
The Heisman Trophy winner had a storybook rise, following Tom Brady’s methods long before it became clear they would join forces with the Raiders.
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When you look at his résumé, Fernando Mendoza doesnt seem all that different from any other high-achieving twentysomething ready to make their mark on the world. In high school he was an elite studen