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Peyton Manning Tries to Change Fernando Mendoza’s Decision Not to Attend NFL Draft 2026

“I reached out to Mendoza to encourage him to go to the Draft,” Peyton said. He added that Mendoza's decision to stay with his family and attend the Draft “makes sense.” Mendoza, a Raiders favorite, is set to be the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft 2026. Peyton also recalled staying with his family during the 1998 NFL Draft.

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