Pick: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
Analysis: "Fernando Mendoza (6'5/225) put together a Heisman-winning campaign, completing 72.3% of his passes for 3,349 yards with a 41–6 TD-INT ratio while posting an elite 9.5 yards per attempt and an 89.5 Total QBR. He was especially lethal when kept clean, completing 78.1% of his throws for 9.9 yards per attempt with a 92.7 offensive grade, though his efficiency understandably dipped under pressure where his completion rate fell to 51.3%. Conceptually, Mendoza thrived inside structure, producing 31 touchdowns and a 10.3 YPA on non-play-action throws. Mendoza will almost assuredly be the 1st player taken in the 2026 NFL Draft and is a better prospect than 2025 #1 overall pick, QB Cam Ward in my opinion."