Hoosiers’ Mendoza Declares for NFL Draft After Championship Run
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the 2025 Heisman winner, announced on Instagram that he will enter the 2026 NFL Draft after leading Indiana to the college football championship. He finished the season 273-of-379 for 3,535 yards, 41 touchdowns and six interceptions, including a 12-yard rushing TD in the title game vs. Miami. The Raiders hold the top pick, setting the stage for how Mendoza will be developed at the NFL level.