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Brothers Go Pro: Mendoza QB Duo Dominates
4 Sep
Summary
- Mendoza brothers achieved parallel football success this offseason.
- Fernando won Heisman and was top NFL draft pick.
- Alberto transferred to Georgia Tech for starting role.
Two Mendoza brothers have captured national attention with remarkable football achievements this offseason. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza was selected as the number one overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft, signing a lucrative four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $57.27 million. His Heisman Trophy-winning performance in the 2025 college season set the stage for his professional debut.
His brother, Alberto Mendoza, also a quarterback, transferred from Indiana University to Georgia Tech in January 2026. This move came after Josh Hoover joined Indiana, prompting Alberto to seek a starting opportunity elsewhere. The brothers previously played together at Indiana in 2025, becoming the first siblings in a decade to throw touchdown passes in the same game for one team.
Their journey began at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, Florida, where both brothers excelled. Their father, Fernando Mendoza Sr., a physician and former collegiate rower, instilled a strong work ethic. Their mother, Elsa Mendoza, also has an athletic background. A younger brother, Max, is reportedly interested in a broadcasting career.
