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Call your shot....or add your own.

Dante Moore:

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Dante-Moore-QB-UCLA

Fernando Mendoza:

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Fer ... California

May the football godz look kindly down upon the feeble and inept.

When do we think Mendoza might declare for the draft?

Hawkeyes wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 12:21 pm When do we think Mendoza might declare for the draft?

I believe he has until Monday

Attyla wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 12:24 pm I believe he has until Monday

I wish he’d do it now. I know there’s no logical reason for him not to, and I haven’t heard a single person that believes he won’t, but it would be the biggest kick in the nuts possible for him not to declare for the draft this year. And I’m used to big kicks and the nuts in regards to my sports teams.

Nor_Cal_Raider wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 12:20 pm Except we wouldn't have to listen to all the bs rumors. Also, if he's signed can he be at the facilities
For conditioning?

They cannot show up until the rookie scheduled camp. There is a rookie symposium they attend and then a rookie camp. I believe it is in that order. And then they show up day one of actual camp.

I think that is all correct

Hawkeyes wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 12:25 pm I wish he’d do it now. I know there’s no logical reason for him not to, and I haven’t heard a single person that believes he won’t, but it would be the biggest kick in the nuts possible for him not to declare for the draft this year. And I’m used to big kicks and the nuts in regards to my sports teams.

I think his brother entering the portal was the smoking gun. Besides, I'm not sure a reason exists now for him to stay, after this year he had.

Hawkeyes wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 12:21 pm When do we think Mendoza might declare for the draft?

I think the date this year is January 23

Nor_Cal_Raider wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 12:20 pm Except we wouldn't have to listen to all the bs rumors. Also, if he's signed can he be at the facilities
For conditioning?

The Raiders can just kill the rumors by saying that they are drafting him and there will be no trade. But the NFL wants the publicity so they don't want teams to come out and say it.

He cannot be at the facility other than for a predraft workout and visit.

Attyla wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 12:24 pm I believe he has until Monday

I think he has to declare by Friday.

chucker wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 12:58 pm I think he has to declare by Friday.

I was under the impression he had 7 days after.

From the NFL website

The traditional deadline for underclassmen to submit a petition to the league is Jan. 14.
A deadline of Jan. 23 is exclusively for underclassmen on teams participating in the College Football Playoff National Championship.

I believe Friday is the deadline for underclassmen.

Hawkeyes wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 12:25 pm I wish he’d do it now. I know there’s no logical reason for him not to, and I haven’t heard a single person that believes he won’t, but it would be the biggest kick in the nuts possible for him not to declare for the draft this year. And I’m used to big kicks and the nuts in regards to my sports teams.

Didn't he update his LinkedIn account?

He will declare. Hes likely still celebrating an all time historic season.

DanKD wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 2:03 pm He will declare. Hes likely still celebrating an all time historic season.

How much milk can a guy drink?

Jeevo wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 2:10 pm How much milk can a guy drink?

There is another interview where he talks about going out for beers with the boys after the games