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Browns Eye Heisman Favorite Mendoza in 2026 Draft

11/22/2025

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The Cleveland Browns, tied for the third-worst record, are predicted to draft Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza in 2026.
Mendoza is a Heisman Trophy favorite, having led Indiana to an 11-0 record with 2,641 passing yards and 30 touchdowns.
The Browns plan to move on from Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, and Sanders will make his first start in the National Football League on November 23 against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Story summary

The Cleveland Browns, tied for the third-worst record, are predicted to draft Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza in 2026.
Mendoza is a Heisman Trophy favorite, having led Indiana to an 11-0 record with 2,641 passing yards and 30 touchdowns.
The Browns plan to move on from Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, and Sanders will make his first start in the National Football League on November 23 against the Las Vegas Raiders.