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Fernando Mendoza's Wait: A Look at Previous No. 1 Picks Who Delayed Their Starts
miércoles, 2 de septiembre de 2026
Fuente: yardbarker.com
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The 2026 first overall pick Fernando Mendoza will not start immediately, joining a list of six recent No. 1 picks who also had to wait for their first NFL starts.
Fernando Mendoza, the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, will have to wait to make his debut as the Las Vegas Raiders have named Kirk Cousins as their starting quarterback.
This decision places Mendoza among a select group of quarterbacks who were chosen first overall but did not start in their rookie season. Out of the 20 quarterbacks selected first since 2000, 13 began their careers as starters in Week 1, including the last six picks.
The article highlights six notable quarterbacks who faced similar delays, including Michael Vick, Eli Manning, Alex Smith, JaMarcus Russell, Jared Goff, and Baker Mayfield, detailing their first starts and subsequent career developments.
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