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Browns Eye Trade to Draft Indiana QB Mendoza

1/25/2026

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The Cleveland Browns are weighing a trade to draft Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who declared for the 2026 NFL Draft after leading Indiana to a national title.
The Las Vegas Raiders hold the No. 1 overall pick and could trade it if they find a preferred player.
To move up from No. 6, the Browns would require a large package, potentially including the Jaguars’ No. 24 first-round pick.

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Story summary

The Cleveland Browns are weighing a trade to draft Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who declared for the 2026 NFL Draft after leading Indiana to a national title.
The Las Vegas Raiders hold the No. 1 overall pick and could trade it if they find a preferred player.
To move up from No. 6, the Browns would require a large package, potentially including the Jaguars’ No. 24 first-round pick.