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- Ty Simpson, the former Alabama quarterback, is drawing attention as a stronger prospect than Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, projected to go first overall.
- Mendoza led Indiana to a national championship and won the Heisman Trophy, though doubts about his NFL readiness persist.
- Former MVP Cam Newton criticized the 2026 quarterback class as one of the weakest in decades and warned Mendoza may struggle under high expectations due to lacking mobility.
