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Ex-Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza shares huge lesson he has learned during NFL Draft process

February 8, 2026

Story byZain BandoSun, February 8, 2026 at 2:23 AM UTC·2 min readEx-Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza shares huge lesson he has learned during NFL Draft process originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Former Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza is taking it slow regarding his NFL draft process. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSpeaking to Fox Sports' Colin Cowherd on "The Herd," Mendoza said he's excited to finally take the next step toward stardom after becoming a household name in Bloomington this past season."Yeah, I always say with the NFL, I believe my footwork needs to get better," Mendoza said. "Cuz anticipation at times in the NFL, it's larger than college.

Ex-Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza shares huge lesson he has learned during NFL Draft process

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College, you know, you always got to throw it right as they break or before they break.
But the NFL, you can't get away with that stuff.
And with the footwork and timing, it's something that I've really improved on from Cal to this year."A huge inspiration for Mendoza is former NFL quarterback Tom Brady, who he may have direct contact with should the Las Vegas Raiders draft him in April. MORE:Fernando Mendoza drops major hint about preferred NFL teamAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"As a child, I was always a huge Tom Brady fan.
I read the "TB12" book," Mendoza said.
"I was always big on the preparation because, like Tom, I'm not the biggest, I'm not the fastest, I'm not the strongest.

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