With former Raiders starting quarterback Kirk Cousins currently playing for the Vikings, rookie Fernando Mendoza — the first overall pick in the draft — will make his first career start on Sunday against the Seahawks.
History doesn't reflect well on the endeavor.
Via NBC Sports research, quarterbacks taken No. 1 overall haven't fared well in their first career starts. Their combined record, since the 1970 merger, is 5-23-1.
The only No. 1 overall picks to win their first starts since the merger were Caleb Williams in 2024, David Carr in 2002, Mike Vick in 2001, John Elway in 1983, and Jim Plunkett in 1971.
Elway's win carries an asterisk; he was…
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