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Jets Will '100 Percent' Try to Trade Up, but Buzz Says Raiders Won’t Move Off No. 1 for Fernando Mendoza

Focus shifts to Las Vegas’ decision at the top as the Heisman winner begins the combine process with his level of participation still to be determined.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 04: Las Vegas Raiders fan "The Hollywood Raider" looks on in the fourth quarter of the Raiders' game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 14-12. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Peyton Manning attend the Red Carpet Premiere of Hulu's "Chad Powers" at Rose Bowl Stadium on September 25, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage)

Overview

  • NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah said on The Rich Eisen Show that the Jets will try to move to No. 1, while league chatter he’s hearing is that the Raiders have no intention of trading the pick.
  • New York holds the No. 2 and No. 16 selections plus multiple future first- and second-rounders, giving the team significant draft capital for a potential offer.
  • Mendoza confirmed he will attend the NFL Scouting Combine but did not commit to full on-field work, and he plans to participate in Indiana’s pro day in late March.
  • He was announced as the Manning Award winner on Friday, becoming the first Big Ten quarterback to earn the honor after a 16-0 title season with 3,535 yards and 41 passing touchdowns.
  • Voices around Las Vegas reflect competing views, with former Raider Marcus Allen advocating a trade for trench help and alumni such as Rich Gannon and Reggie Kinlaw endorsing Mendoza’s NFL readiness.