Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft , scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

From an Indiana quarterback to a Penn State running back, here are five players we're tracking:

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza

As of Tuesday, DraftKings Sportsbook lists Mendoza — who leads the FBS in touchdown passes (32) — as the Heisman favorite (+160). Thriving against Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game on Saturday would increase his chances of winning the award and being the first QB selected in the draft.

Pro Football Focus' Trevor Sikkema rates Mendoza as his second-best QB, behind Alabama's Ty Simpson. However, the Crimson Tide star is a first-year starter and could return to school .

"Mendoza looks the part of an NFL quarterback, with above-average size [6-foot-5, 225

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