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Top NFL prospect Fernando Mendoza says team suggested he get arrested to fall in the draft

February 28, 2026

Fernando Mendoza, a top prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft, disclosed that a team executive suggested he should get arrested to drop in the draft rankings, allowing that team to potentially select him. Mendoza, a former Indiana quarterback, is currently projected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders and is participating in interviews at the NFL combine.

Top NFL prospect Fernando Mendoza says team suggested he get arrested to fall in the draft

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Fernando Mendoza is a projected top pick for the 2026 NFL Draft.
A team executive suggested he get arrested to fall in the draft order.
Mendoza is a former quarterback from Indiana.
He is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Mendoza is still interviewing with other teams at the NFL combine.

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Top NFL prospect Fernando Mendoza says team suggested he get arrested to fall in the draft

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Top NFL prospect Fernando Mendoza says team suggested he get arrested to fall in the draft

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