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Just two quarterbacks were selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, made his debut for the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Aug. 15.
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Mendoza, the 2026 No. 1 pick, debuted for the Raiders before Simpson's Rams debut.

Mendoza was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and made his debut for the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Aug. 15, one day before Simpson's preseason debut. Like Simpson, Mendoza was not tapped to start in his preseason debut.

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