“FERNANDO MENDOZA’S LITTLE BROTHER JUST GOT JOKERFIED IN FRONT OF OUR EYES — AND FANS THINK THIS MOMENT WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING [VIDEO]” One unexpected draft-night moment involving Fernando Mendoza’s younger brother is suddenly going viral, with fans saying they watched him get “jokerfied” in real time. What began as a lighthearted family reaction quickly turned into a scene viewers can’t stop replaying. Social media users are now joking that the awkward, emotional, or brutally honest moment may become the fuel that drives him to future greatness. Many are already calling it the kind of memory athletes carry for years — the one that turns embarrassment into motivation. Now the clip is spreading fast as fans debate whether they just witnessed the beginning of a future revenge arc.

That was awkward.

It was a given that the Las Vegas Raiders would select Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft. The AFC West team seemingly found its quarterback of the future in Mendoza, one of the best prospects the league has seen in recent years.

The Indiana Hoosiers product skipped the ceremony in Pittsburgh and stayed home with his family, coaches, and the people who had supported him over the years.

Naturally, everybody was happy when Roger Goodell called his name on Thursday. However, the heat of the moment made him act ruthlessly with his little brother.

Fernando Mendoza Left Little Brother Hanging During Las Vegas Raiders Pick Celebration

Fernando Mendoza.
Fernando Mendoza. Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

PFT Commenter shared a clip of the celebration after Mendoza heard his name called by the commissioner. He embraced his parents, his brothers, and other people.

However, the Pardon My Take host intended to show a different video in which Mendoza left his little brother hanging. Fortunately, a fan shared it.

As seen in the first video, Mendoza dapped his little brother up properly after. There should be no hard feelings between the brothers.

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