Indiana burst onto the national scene last season, going 11-2 and making the College Football Playoff. The Hoosiers are showing that 2024 wasn't a fluke and are gearing up for a run at the Big Ten title. They jumped to 11th in the AP Poll following a 63-10 rout over Illinois to improve to 4-0. The biggest reason for Indiana's hot start is quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who has looked flawless through four games. Mendoza came into 2025 largely overlooked, but he's now in the discussion for the best quarterback in this class. His early-season production is undeniable, but can he cement himself as the best signal-caller in the 2026 NFL Draft?

2026 NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza Player Profile

Background

Mendoza wasn't a highly-touted prospect coming out of Columbus (Florida). He was a three-st

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