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Six speculative top-10 trades could reshape the 2026 NFL Draft, including Mendoza-driven blockbusters between the Jets and Raiders, a Kyler Murray-for-Mendoza swap, and moves involving Crosby, Garrett, and Caleb Downs as Browns, Bears, Cowboys, Rams, Titans, and Saints jockey to maximize draft capital and address core needs.
Las Vegas won’t part with the No. 1 pick easily, but the piece lays out four aggressive trade proposals centered on Fernando Mendoza, with Maxx Crosby included in every deal. The teams pitched as potential buyers are the Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Jets. Each scenario envisions trading for Mendoza using substantial draft capital or key players to upgrade at quarterback, while addressing different needs (Texans replacing Stroud and adding weapons, Cardinals upgrading with Kyler Murray and improving the line, Vikings swapping J.J. McCarthy and Jordan Addison with Geno Smith as a bridge, Jets offering multiple first- and second-round picks). The Raiders would reportedly require at least two first-round picks for such a swap, and these trades would reboot Vegas around Mendoza if they come to fruition.
NBC Sports’ Mock Draft 2.0 keeps Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick to the Raiders, while the New York Giants land the No. 5 pick to add defensive anchor Caleb Downs. The rest of the top of the first round features a mix of standout tackles, edge players and playmakers, including Arvell Reese at No. 2, Francis Mauigoa at No. 3, and Carnell Tate at No. 4, with a broader group of tackles, WRs and defenders shaping the early 2026 class.
Bleacher Nation’s 2026 NFL Mock Draft has Fernando Mendoza as the lone first-round quarterback, with teams prioritizing defense and the trenches; Chicago uses pick 25 to add edge rusher Akheem Mesidor as part of a broader roster reshaping.
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.
Indiana completed an undefeated season and captured the national title as Mendoza delivered in the clutch, first with a back-shoulder completion to Charlie Becker on 3rd-and-5, then a go-for-it QB draw on 4th-and-4 at the Miami 12, and the game ended with Carson Beck’s interception sealing the win.
A recent ESPN poll shows Indiana's Fernando Mendoza emerging as the top vote-getter for the first quarterback selected in the 2026 NFL draft, reflecting the unpredictable and evolving landscape of college football's quarterback prospects, with Mendoza gaining attention for his improved performance and physical attributes.
Indiana's football team, led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza and a talented receiver trio of Sarratt, Cooper Jr., and Williams Jr., delivered a dominant 38-13 victory over Michigan State, showcasing their exceptional chemistry and offensive prowess.
Indiana narrowly defeated Iowa 20-15 in a tense college football game, with Fernando Mendoza throwing a crucial 49-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Sarratt in the final minutes. The game was a tough test for Indiana, highlighting areas for improvement, while Iowa faced setbacks including an injury to quarterback Mark Gronowski. Both teams prepare for upcoming games against Oregon and Wisconsin, respectively.