Tom Brady’s Surprising Promise to Top Draft Prospect — And Why Mendoza Will Skip the Stage

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Tom Brady’s Surprising Promise to Top Draft Prospect — And Why Mendoza Will Skip the Stage

News (2 / 1) 23.04.2026 16:56 / Tim


Family first at the draft

Rather than attend the draft in Pittsburgh, Mendoza said he’ll watch at home with his parents so his mother, who has multiple sclerosis, can share the moment. He told Rich Eisen he wanted to celebrate with all who supported his journey, not just a small group at the event.

Gratitude and purpose

Mendoza works with the National MS Society on behalf of his mom and calls her optimism a guiding force. The NFL draft runs April 23–25 in Pittsburgh, and Mendoza’s path remains one of the draft’s most watched stories.