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Indiana's Mendoza Projected as 2026 NFL Draft No. 1 Pick

3/4/2026

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Mendoza completed 72% of his passes and won the Heisman Trophy during a standout college season.
Some analysts, including NFL coaches, prefer Alabama's Ty Simpson.
Mendoza admires minority owner Tom Brady and hopes to learn from him.

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Mendoza completed 72% of his passes and won the Heisman Trophy during a standout college season.
Some analysts, including NFL coaches, prefer Alabama's Ty Simpson.
Mendoza admires minority owner Tom Brady and hopes to learn from him.