2026 NFL Draft Prospect: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
Fernando Mendoza
QB · Indiana
Height
6-5
Weight
225
Projected 40
4.8
WalterFootball Snapshot
Walt Mock
#1
Round 1
Charlie Mock
#1
Round 1
Latest Position Rank
#1
QB
Big Board Rank
#4
Charlie's latest board
Fernando Mendoza Scouting Report
By Charlie Campbell
Strengths
Strengths:
- Dangerous pocket passer
- Plus accuracy
- Natural ball placement
- Strong arm
- Can make all the throws
- Can fire fastballs into tight windows
- Good height
- Sees the field well
- Works through progressions
- Excellent ball security
- Intelligent
- Good decision maker
- Avoids interception worthy throws
- Can push the ball vertically with ease
- Has some mobility
- Has some quickness when he runs
- Hangs tough in the pocket
- Not afraid of getting hit
- Pro ready, capable of competing quickly
- Experienced and successful against good college programs
- Elevated his team to new heights
- Winner, championship pedigree
- Elevated his team to new heights
Weaknesses
Weaknesses:
- Decent athlete
- Not a true dual-threat QB for the NFL
- Some sources say he has a unique personality for an NFL locker room
- Footwork has room for improvement
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Historical Rankings — Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana as QB
This tracks how the prospect has moved through WalterFootball rankings over time.
| Label | Rank | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | #1 | 4/7/2026 |
| 3/31 | #1 | 3/31/2026 |
| 3/24 | #1 | 3/24/2026 |
| 3/17 | #1 | 3/17/2026 |
| 3/10 | #1 | 3/10/2026 |
| 3/3 | #1 | 3/3/2026 |
| 2/24 | #1 | 2/24/2026 |
| 2/17 | #1 | 2/17/2026 |
| 2/17 | #1 | 2/17/2026 |
| 2/10 | #1 | 2/10/2026 |
| 2/3 | #1 | 2/3/2026 |
| 1/27 | #1 | 1/27/2026 |
| 1/21 | #1 | 1/21/2026 |
| 1/13 | #1 | 1/13/2026 |
| 1/6 | #1 | 1/6/2026 |
| 12/30 | #1 | 12/30/2025 |
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