NFL insider: Fernando Mendoza may not have been No. 1 pick had certain other QBs declared for 2026 NFL Draft

The reigning Heisman Trophy winner faced no opposition to be the first player off the board, especially given the team's need for a signal-caller. Nevertheless, it looks like he could've lost that spot if another of the top prospects had declared for the draft.

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