The New York Jets are keeping close tabs on the top projected quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft, and it seems no QB in college football is more on their radar than Indiana's Fernando Mendoza.
Mendoza has emerged as the odds-on favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft following a breakout junior season in his first year at Indiana. The Jets appear to be one of a number of teams eyeing him.
Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice reported on a recent episode of the Football 301 podcast this week that the Jets are apparently "smitten" with Mendoza.