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NFL Draft intel: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza leads five must-track prospects

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.  From an Indiana quarterback to a Penn State running back, here are five players we're tracking: As of Tuesday, DraftKings Sportsbook lists Mendoza — who leads the FBS in touchdown passes (32) — as the Heisman favorite (+160).

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