The Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall in the NFL draft, marking a pivotal moment in his career after leading Indiana to its first national championship.

Fernando Mendoza’s journey from overlooked two-star recruit to the top of the NFL draft is complete after the Las Vegas Raiders took him with the first pick Thursday night.

Commissioner Roger Goodell opens the draft with Steelers greats T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward.