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Mendoza Tops Draft Rankings, Love Surges After Combine

3/19/2026

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After the first wave of NFL free agency, ESPN's Field Yates updated his player rankings for the upcoming draft.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza remains the top prospect.
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love surged to No. 2 after an impressive combine.
Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles climbed to No. 5.
Analysts note Love's explosiveness and mental readiness of Fernando Mendoza and Caleb Downs (prospect), indicating potential for early NFL impact.

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After the first wave of NFL free agency, ESPN's Field Yates updated his player rankings for the upcoming draft.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza remains the top prospect.
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love surged to No. 2 after an impressive combine.
Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles climbed to No. 5.
Analysts note Love's explosiveness and mental readiness of Fernando Mendoza and Caleb Downs (prospect), indicating potential for early NFL impact.