Feb 6, 2026, 03:02 PM ETOpen Extended Reactions
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the presumptive first overall pick in this year’s NFL draft, explained his decision not to throw during the scouting combine, saying he preferred to use the opportunity to help his Hoosiers teammates at a pro day.
Mendoza told “The Pat McAfee Show” on Friday that throwing at the combine wasn’t a “priority” and that he was more focused on throwing to “his guys.”
“At the combine, you’re throwing to different receivers, it’s a whole different thing,” Mendoza said. “And I want to make sure I give my guys the
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