California quarterback Fernando Mendoza has expressed that he would be "grateful" for any NFL team that chooses to draft him, regardless of his eventual draft position, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
The Cal signal-caller addressed his mindset heading into the selection process, emphasizing his appreciation for the chance to compete at the professional level. "Whether it's the No. 1 pick or whether it's, you know, the 199th pick," Mendoza said, referencing the draft position famously held by seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.
Mendoza enters the draft cycle following his tenure leading the California Golden Bears offense. As NFL front offices and scouts finalize their evaluations of this year's quarterback class, Mendoza is positioning himself as a prospect ready to embrace any role offered by the franchise that selects him. His comments suggest a team-oriented mindset as he prepares to transition from the collegiate ranks to the NFL.
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