Fernando Mendoza Calls Himself ‘Underdog’ After Going No. 1 to Raiders

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Fernando Mendoza Calls Himself ‘Underdog’ After Going No. 1 to Raiders

Despite becoming the No. 1 pick, Mendoza says the chip remains. “I believe I’m still the underdog,” he said after the Raiders selected him. The former two-star recruit added he must “earn the respect” of teammates. Mendoza got emotional when his mother said, “I’m so proud of you.” After a national title and Heisman run, he now believes “all the stars are aligning.”

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