BLEACHER REPORT: Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, NFL Rookies Get Signed Jerseys from Brady, Legends in Fanatics Video

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Written By Seth Schlechter

While none of the members of the 2026 draft class have taken the field for an actual game yet, they all received quite the welcome to the NFL moment thanks to Fanatics.

Fanatics released the fourth edition of its annual The Locker Room series, which features members of the incoming rookie class receiving personalized video messages and custom jerseys from NFL legends.

The rookies are intentionally paired with legends such as Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Barry Sanders based on various connections such as shared alma maters, family ties or childhood idols:

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