Fernando Mendoza, the national champion quarterback and 2026 Heisman winner, is heating up as the likely No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. 🏈🔥
– Declares for the 2026 NFL Draft on Jan. 23 via Instagram, signaling he’s ready to take the leap. 🏈
– Draft is set in Pittsburgh, Apr 23–25, 2026 (Round 1 on Apr 23; Rounds 2–3 on Apr 24; Rounds 4–7 on Apr 25). 📊
– In his lone season at Indiana, Mendoza logged five games with more TDs than interceptions. 🏈
– Playoff run: followed eight TDs and just five incompletions across Indiana’s first two playoff games, then went 16-of-27 for 186 yards in the championship. 📊
– Las Vegas is expected to take Mendoza with the No. 1 pick, a move many project as the franchise’s next franchise quarterback. 🔥
Big draft vibes and big performances set the stage for a thrilling 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. 🏈🔥
