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Fernando Mendoza 2026 NFL Draft scouting report: Big Ten transfer could be No. 1 pick

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza transferred to Bloomington from Cal with his sights set further than the Big Ten. A strong sophomore season put him on the NFL Draft radar, and a year with the Hoosiers can help him achieve those goals.

First, though, he'll need to survive a brutal Big Ten schedule and help Indiana compete for a spot in the College Football Playoff. So far, so good.

Indiana is 3-0 heading into conference play, and while several top passing prospects are floundering, Mendoza is finding success. He's continued to flash NFL-level traits weekly, and a seamless transition from the ACC has kept him on the Day 1 track.

Mendoza's strengths jump off the scre

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