How Fernando Mendoza’s Shocking NFL Draft Journey Defied All Odds
On a summer day in South Miami 13 years ago, Mendoza showed up to his first practice with the Grey Ghosts eager for a new challenge. He hoped to earn the chance to quarterback the Grey Ghosts’ 10-and-under team, but the new environment proved to be a bigger culture shock than he expected.
It wasn’t just the transition from flag to tackle football that rattled the eldest Mendoza brother. Or the speed of the other players’ on the Grey Ghosts’ talent-laden roster. Mendoza also was the gawky new kid who didn’t know any of his teammates or coaches.

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