Picking the best NFL draft prospects at 100 different skills and traits

Matt BowenApr 13, 2026, 06:15 AM ET

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Of course, Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is the QB1 and likely No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft. But does he have the strongest arm in the class? Best pocket mobility?

To answer those questions, I put together my annual list

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