Fernando Mendoza is expected to be the top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Artificial intelligence has predicted how Fernando Mendoza’s NFL career will play out. And if you firmly believe in AI simulations, let’s just say it’s a good time to be a Las Vegas Raiders fan.

Fernando Mendoza put a cherry on top of his legendary Heisman Trophy-winning season on Monday. Mendoza led the Indiana Hoosiers to the program’s first national championship, holding off the Miami Hurricanes for a thrilling 27-21 victory.

A bloody lip caused by a vicious hit wasn’t enough to stop Mendoza, who remained calm and poised throughout the biggest game of his life.

Mendoza completed 16 of 27 pass attempts for 186 yards and had a crucial 12-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter. Jamari Sharpe sealed the deal for Miami when he picked off Carson Beck with less than a minute to go.

For a while, there was a debate between Mendoza and Oregon’s Dante Moore as the top quarterback prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft. But with Moore announcing his return to Oregon, Mendoza is a virtual lock to be the first QB taken.

Artificial Intelligence Expects A Hall Of Fame Career For Fernando Mendoza

Fernando Mendoza (Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)

After a 3-14 finish, the Las Vegas Raiders secured the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Given their need for a quarterback, just about everyone assumes they’ll take Mendoza with the No. 1 pick.

The BetMGM sportsbook asked artificial intelligence to predict Mendoza’s professional career. The results? Well, Raiders fans would be over the moon if AI were 50 percent correct here.

AI has Mendoza throwing for 63.600 yards and 464 touchdowns. They predict that he’ll spend 12 years in Vegas, the 2038 season with the Tennessee Titans and the last two years of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

They have Mendoza winning two Super Bowls and one MVP award, with eight Pro Bowl selections. If he had 63,600 yards, it would put him ninth on the career leaderboard, per Pro Football Reference.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.