That was awkward.
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

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.
Fernandos little brother just got jokerfied in front of our eyes. This moment will drive him to exellence pic.twitter.com/2jW8lQr32n
— PFT Commenter (@PFTCommenter) April 24, 2026
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.
I rewound and took the live footage. I think they re-did the celebration 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/HK29Qvr4d4
— 1969 Pontiac Firebird (@JohnRintz) April 24, 2026
As seen in the first video, Mendoza dapped his little brother up properly after. There should be no hard feelings between the brothers.