The New York Jets sent their entire brain trust to Happy Valley on Saturday. General manager Darren Mougey, senior advisor Rick Spielman, and two of the team’s top scouts and directors were all in attendance for Indiana’s matchup with Penn State, keeping a close eye on quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
It was the third time this season the Jets have watched Mendoza in person, which should show just how seriously they’re evaluating the rising draft prospect who is solidifying himself as QB1 in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Mendoza’s afternoon wasn’t perfect. He threw an interception, missed a few open throws, and spent much of the game under heavy pressure from one of the country’s better defenses.