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heisman trophy winner Fernando Mendoza Doesn’t seem to be joining his ex Indiana University Indiana University teammates on an upcoming visit to the White House.
“I believe May 11th (the day the Indians visit the White House) is the first day of OTAs (organized team activities)… If it’s the first day of OTAs, like I said, I’m at the bottom of the totem pole here (Las Vegas) and I have to prove myself,” Mendoza, 22, tell reporters Saturday, May 2nd.
He continued, “I can’t miss practice. Yeah, I can’t miss practice…I’m a rookie. I don’t think it’s a good look. I want to try to be there for my teammates, but I don’t know if that’s going to accomplish my goals.”
It turned out to be report Earlier this week, the White House arranged for the Indians to visit on May 11, after the college football team went 16-0 last season and won its first College Football Playoff national championship on January 19.
Since winning the historic championship, the Las Vegas Raiders selected Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the April 23 NFL draft. Did not participate in the draft He traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in person, choosing to celebrate his career milestone with his parents in Miami.
“My mom really wanted to do it at home, and so did my parents,” he told ESPN’s The Rich Eisen Show last month. “It’s a lot easier for us, especially given the family situation.”
Fernando pointed out the real problem because his mother, Elsawas Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 2007 and now uses a wheelchair.
December 2025, Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza.
Adam Hunger/Getty Images“We had to jump on a plane the next morning anyway,” Mendoza explained The Rich Eisen Show. “For that trip, it would have been a lot easier to just stay home. I wanted to stay and make memories with everyone who was a part of my football journey. Mentors, coaches, family, friends. Being able to share that moment with all of them would be the best memory I could make instead of being limited to 10 or 12 people in Pittsburgh.”
athlete Celebrating being drafted into the Army The Raider posted an update on LinkedIn, his personal favorite social media platform.
“It’s official. Appreciate the opportunity and ready to get to work,” he wrotethe NFL responded: “Welcome to the league!”
Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza reflected on his rise to fame in an emotional postgame interview following his Big 10 Championship win. “It was just real raw emotion,” Mendoza, 22, admitted in an interview with People published Friday, Dec. 12, “and maybe a little too much.” Following the Indiana Hoosiers’ win over (…)
Fernando wins the Heisman Trophy in December 2025, Give an emotional speech There he dedicated this prestigious honor to his mother.
“Mom, this is your trophy and it’s mine,” he told Elsa on stage. “You have always been my biggest fan. You are my light, you are my ‘why’ and you are my biggest supporter.”
The quarterback continued: “Your sacrifice, your courage, your love, these were my first playbooks and the ones I will carry with me throughout my life. You taught me that being strong doesn’t have to be loud. It can be quiet and strong. It’s choosing hope. It’s believing in yourself when the world doesn’t give you many reasons. You join me in rewriting what people think is possible. I love you.”