Fernando Mendoza gives the real reason behind not attending 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

Fernando Mendoza’s absence from the 2026 NFL Draft stage was never about avoiding the moment; it was about redefining it. As the projected No. 1 overall pick, the Indiana quarterback had every reason to be in Pittsburgh, standing under the spotlight as his name was called.

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