Overview
- Multiple outlets maintain Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the consensus No. 1 pick to the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Analysts describe a shallow quarterback class beyond Mendoza, with projections showing few passers in the early rounds despite Garrett Nussmeier’s Senior Bowl MVP.
- Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks boosted his standing with a healthy, explosive week in Mobile, landing in late–Round 1 scenarios across new mocks.
- Texas Tech’s Lee Hunter and other front‑seven standouts translated strong Senior Bowl showings into first‑round consideration on updated boards.
- Western Michigan edge Nadame Tucker reinforced his FBS co‑leading sack résumé with two sacks and a forced fumble in Mobile, drawing increased Day 3 interest.