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Indiana QB Mendoza: Top 2026 NFL Draft Prospect?

11/3/2025

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza of the Indiana Hoosiers is emerging as a top prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Many analysts predict he could be the No. 1 overall pick.
He has led the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers to a 9-0 record and posted a 72.3% completion rate with 25 touchdowns.
The draft is scheduled for April 23–25, 2026, in Pittsburgh, with the Saints and Jets showing interest.

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Story summary

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza of the Indiana Hoosiers is emerging as a top prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Many analysts predict he could be the No. 1 overall pick.
He has led the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers to a 9-0 record and posted a 72.3% completion rate with 25 touchdowns.
The draft is scheduled for April 23–25, 2026, in Pittsburgh, with the Saints and Jets showing interest.