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NFL beat writer 2026 mock draft 3.0: Could another QB join Fernando Mendoza in Round 1?

Our beat writers here at The Athletic take one last crack at predicting their teams' top selections ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

After endless debates during the last few months over when the top prospects will be taken off the board, the time all 32 teams and their fans have been awaiting is now just one day away. Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza is presuma... [24646 chars]

Link to the full news : https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7213199/2026/04/22/nfl-mock-draft-round-1-quarterback-mendoza/

2026-04-22T09:25:05Z

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NFL beat writer 2026 mock draft 3.0: Could another QB join Fernando Mendoza in Round 1?