
Indiana's Mendoza Tops Updated 2026 NFL Mock Draft After Championship Run
Fernando Mendoza is projected as the No. 1 overall pick in the updated 2026 NFL mock draft after Indiana’s national title, with a top-10 that includes Francis Mauigoa, Rueben Bain Jr., Jordyn Tyson and Spencer Fano. The mock, created by Mark Schofield and James Dator, maps out teams’ needs and potential landing spots for quarterbacks, edge rushers and receivers, featuring squads like the Jets, Cardinals, Titans, Giants, Browns, and Eagles, plus late-round considerations for teams such as the Vikings, Steelers and Bills.




