Fernando Mendoza, a quarterback from Indiana, has made headlines as the #1 pick in the NFL draft by the Las Vegas Raiders. Unlike many athletes, Mendoza has a strong finance background, having spent his college summers interning at commercial real estate and investment firms. This unique experience has shaped his approach to football, treating it with the same seriousness as a corporate job. Knowing he would be picked first, Mendoza proactively began working with former NFL quarterback Brian Griese to familiarize himself with the Raiders' offense before officially joining the team. This initiative allowed him to get a head start on the playbook introduced by new coach Klint Kubiak. At the scouting combine, Mendoza expressed his determination, stating, “Right now I’m unemployed. I have no job. I’m just trying to do everything to hopefully get employed April 23rd.” His hard work paid off, as he is now set to take on the role of quarterback for the Raiders.