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Brigid Kennedy

Fernando Mendoza Says He Had a 'Very Special' Phone Conversation With Tom Brady

Former Hoosiers quarterback and Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza grabbed the mic at the NFL scouting combine on Friday, at which point he detailed his formal meeting with the Raiders and his "very special" interaction with team minority owner Tom Brady.

The Raiders, expected to take Mendoza with the No. 1 pick, linked up with the prospect in Indianapolis earlier this week. The quarterback said he spoke briefly with Brady on the phone during the tête-à-tête.

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