"To clarify, there is plenty of time between now and the start of the draft on April 23 in Pittsburgh. Beyond the home stretch of the season, some players could decide to head back to school, while others could surprisingly declare early. We also have predraft events such as all-star games and the combine that tend to alter draft boards. And teams' needs will evolve as they move toward the upcoming offseason."
"Jets general manager Darren Mougey didn't load up on draft capital by trading away Gardner and Williams to watch teams pick quarterbacks ahead of him. So I had the Jets aggressively move up for Mendoza, a pocket passer with great touch and timing who can carve up a defense with surgical accuracy while providing enough mobility to execute on the move."
"Mendoza might not be in Caleb Williams' class in terms of top QB prospects over the past five years, but he's the best in this class and the Jets have to take swing at the position. Justin Fields was just benched, and Tyrod Taylor isn't the long-term answer. Mendoza's 30 touchdown passes to five interceptions shows how careful he is with the football."
There is ample time before the April 23 draft in Pittsburgh, and player decisions can change the board as some return to school and others declare early. Predraft events such as all-star games and the combine can significantly alter draft evaluations. Teams' roster needs will shift during the offseason. Projections include trades near the top of the board, including a scenario where the New York Jets move up to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Mendoza is a pocket passer noted for touch, timing, surgical accuracy and enough mobility; he finished with 30 touchdown passes and five interceptions. A projected Browns-Giants swap lists Oregon's Dante Moore as a top prospect.
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