Mendoza Tops 2026 Mock Draft 3.0, but Could a Second QB Break Round 1
The Athletic’s NFL staff drops mock draft 3.0 ahead of the 2026 draft, pegging Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick for the Raiders and posing whether a second quarterback could join him in Round 1; the scenario includes Ty Simpson going to Arizona at No. 28 and runs through the rest of the projected first‑round picks with notes on team needs and potential trades.