The Las Vegas Raiders selected Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday, ending months of speculation about the franchise’s direction. It marks only the second time in team history the Raiders have owned the No. 1 pick.

Mendoza, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, led the Hoosiers to an undefeated season. The Raiders’ decision to keep the pick rather than trade down was widely anticipated.

Once the Raiders decided to hang on to the pick, there really wasn’t much to think about.

The franchise has been searching for a long-term answer at quarterback, and Mendoza was considered the clear top prospect in this year’s class. While some speculated the team might trade the pick for future assets, no deal materialized.

The Raiders received an A grade for the selection. Mendoza is seen as a high-floor prospect, even if his ceiling isn’t elite, and the organization has drawn praise for making a straightforward, competent choice.