🏈 2026 NFL Draft Consensus
Top 100 Prospects · 11 Mock Analysts · 6 Ranking Sources — April 23-25, Pittsburgh
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🏆 #1 Pick: Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana) 📺 ESPN · ABC · NFL Network 📍 Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh 257 Picks · 7 Rounds
Last Updated: April 16, 2026
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Fernando Mendoza

QB Indiana · 6'5, 236 lbs

📊 Consensus Rankings

SourceRank
DraftTek#1
Field Yates (ESPN)#1
FantasyPros#3
The Athletic#2
NFL.com (Band)#1
The Ringer#3

📝 Scouting Report

Heisman Trophy winner. 73 percent completion (3rd in FBS), 3535 yards, 41 TD/6 INT, 27 red zone TD with zero INT. 7 rushing touchdowns. Ideal size at 6-5, 236. Consensus No. 1 pick to Las Vegas Raiders.

🎯 NFL Comparison: Justin Herbert

Strengths
Elite arm talent, 72% completion, poised pocket presence, 41 TD
Weaknesses
Sometimes holds ball too long, can force throws into tight windows

📋 Mock Draft Tracker

AnalystProjection
NFL.com (Band)1 · LV
FantasyPros1 · LV
WalterFootball1 · LV
OutKick1 · LV
NFL.com (Band v2)1 · LV
OutKick (v2)1 · LV
FOX Sports1 · LV
Kiper (ESPN)1 · LV
Brugler (Athletic)1 · LV
McShay (Ringer)1 · LV
Iyer (TSN)1 · LV

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