Head coach Kellen Moore chose Spencer Rattler over Tyler Shough as quarterback, but the New Orleans Saints are still winless at 0-4. If their losing streak continues, they could be in line to draft a new QB at the top of the 2026 NFL Draft. Now, that’s where things get interesting.

The Athletic’s Nick Baumgardner doesn’t see Shough or Rattler in that picture. Instead, he has the Saints grabbing Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza at pick No. 2. He explained, “As is often the case, the quarterback discussion has gotten more interesting since the start of the season. It’s still early, and plenty could change. For now, though, I’m down to Mendoza and South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers as the top two quarterbacks in this class.” And it’s not wild talk.

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