Who are the players to watch at the NFL Draft?

The NFL Draft begins on Thursday, with Fernando Mendoza a huge favourite to be the first pick, but who are the other prospects to look out for?

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza and Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia are among the top Latino prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, with Mendoza projected as the No. 1 overall pick after winning the Heisman Trophy.

Connor Rogers provides a comprehensive ranking of the top 335 prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft, with Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza leading the list as a first-round pick.

Bucky Brooks offers professional player comparisons for top 2026 NFL Draft prospects, including Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, projected as the No. 1 overall pick.

ESPN analyst Louis Riddick highlights standout prospects and potential sleepers in the 2026 NFL Draft, including Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza.

Forbes provides a comprehensive guide to the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on top prospects following Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, including potential team selections and draft strategies.

This article highlights a historic year for Latino athletes entering the NFL Draft, led by quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza and Diego Pavia. Mendoza, from Indiana, recently became only the third Latino to win the Heisman Trophy and is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick, likely headed to the Las Vegas Raiders. Pavia, the runner-up and a standout at Vanderbilt, remains a polarizing but talented prospect with a history of overcoming odds.

A discussion on the quarterback prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting Fernando Mendoza as the top pick and examining the talent pool following him.

An in-depth look at Fernando Mendoza, the Indiana quarterback projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and his potential impact on the Las Vegas Raiders.

An analysis of the key storylines for the 2026 NFL Draft, including Fernando Mendoza's expected selection and potential trade scenarios.