""Let's get to work," Mendoza wrote on his Instagram account. "I'm humbled to announce that I am officially declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft!" Raiders majority owner Mark Davis, minority owner Tom Brady and general manager John Spytek were on Indiana's sideline before the No. 1 Hoosiers' 27-21 victory against No. 10 Miami in Monday's CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T at Hardrock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida."
"Mendoza spent two seasons at Cal before transferring to Indiana, where he completed 72% of his passes for 3,535 yards with an FBS-leading 41 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also ran for 276 yards with seven scores. In Monday night's victory against the Hurricanes, Mendoza threw for 186 yards and scored on a memorable 12-yard run, which put the Hoosiers up by 10 points in the fourth quarter."
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is foregoing his final college season to enter the 2026 NFL Draft. Mendoza led the No. 1 Hoosiers to a 27-21 CFP National Championship victory over No. 10 Miami and a 16-0 season, throwing for 186 yards and scoring on a 12-yard run in the title game. Mendoza spent two seasons at Cal before transferring to Indiana, completing 72% of his passes for 3,535 yards with an FBS-leading 41 touchdowns and six interceptions, and rushing for 276 yards with seven scores. Mendoza is the overwhelming favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick, with the Raiders' ownership and general manager observed at the championship game. The 2026 NFL Draft will be held April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
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