Fernando Mendoza Solidifies Status as Projected No. 1 Overall Draft Pick

Consensus 2026 top prospect Fernando Mendoza solidified his status as the projected No. 1 overall pick during a successful pro day at Indiana. Mendoza threw approximately 56 passes in front of scouts from all 32 NFL teams and over 100 media members, including Raiders brass. Analysts continue to favor him over Ty Simpson, citing his superior physical traits and performance. He remains the premier quarterback prospect in the class, having successfully cleared another key evaluation hurdle.