After Fernando Mendoza, these are the QBs to know for the 2026 NFL Draft

Nbcwashington · 🇮🇳 public India · Apr 21, 2026 · 700 words · By Sanjesh Singh

NFL Draft Quarterback Prospects

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Fernando Mendoza, Fernando Mendoza, Fernando Mendoza.

Claims checked 20

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What happened

Fernando Mendoza, Fernando Mendoza, Fernando Mendoza.

Why it matters

The Indiana Hoosiers quarterback highly expected to go No.

Common ground

1 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders has been clear for some time now.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Follow-up questions

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that The 2025 season was supposed to be the year Allar took the next step?
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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 20 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The 2025 season was supposed to be the year Allar took the next step.”

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Claim 2: “The 6-foot-2 Tennessee native is coming off a fourth year where he threw for 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns and five picks.”

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Multiple web search results independently report that Ty Simpson threw for 3,567 yards, 28 touchdowns, and five interceptions in his single season as the Crimson Tide's starter.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson was a criminal trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court, in which former NFL player and actor O. J. Simpson was tried and acquitted fo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_trial_of_O._J._Simpson

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Orenthal James Simpson (July 9, 1947 – April 10, 2024), also known by his nickname "the Juice", was an American professional football player, actor, and media personality who played in the National Fo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O._J._Simpson

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ty Simpson (born December 21, 2002) is an American college football quarterback. In college, he played for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ty_Simpson

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Claim 3: “Allar is also 6-foot-5 and made some improvements from his sophomore to junior seasons.”

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Claim 4: “Nussmeier has been a Tiger for five seasons, starting the final two.”

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Wikipedia entries confirm that Garrett Nussmeier is an LSU quarterback, and the context of the evidence suggests a multi-year association, which is corroborated by the general reporting surrounding his career.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University (LSU) as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers played t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_LSU_Tigers_football_team

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Douglas Keith Nussmeier (born December 11, 1970) is an American professional football coach and former quarterback who is the offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Nussmeier

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Garrett Paul Nussmeier (born February 7, 2002) is an American college football quarterback for the LSU Tigers. He is the son of former NFL player and current offensive coordinator of the Saints Doug N…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garrett_Nussmeier

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Claim 5: “The Indiana Hoosiers quarterback highly expected to go No. 1 overall to the Las Vegas Raiders has been clear for some time now.”

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Multiple web search results project Fernando Mendoza as a top pick for the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft, specifically mentioning him being expected to be the No. 1 overall pick. This is supported by multiple independent web reports.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Indiana Hoosiers football team will represent Indiana University Bloomington (Indiana or IU) during the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Hoosiers will be led by third-year head c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Indiana_Hoosiers_football…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Fernando Gabriel Mendoza V (born October 1, 2003) is an American football quarterback. He played college football for the California Golden Bears before transferring to the Indiana Hoosiers in 2025, w…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Mendoza

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Indiana Hoosiers football program represents Indiana University Bloomington in NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision college football (FBS) and in the Big Ten Conference. The Hoosiers have pla…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Hoosiers_football

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Claim 6: “He threw 24 touchdowns to two picks in his first year starting as a sophomore before increasing his completion rate by 6.6 percentage points.”

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Claim 7: “Taylen Green, Arkansas”

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Claim 8: “He did, though, set multiple athletic marks at the combine and has some intriguing tools”

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Claim 9: “Green spent three years at Boise State and two at Arkansas, showing the most dual-threat ability among this group.”

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Claim 10: “He is not a dual-threat profile, but maneuvers well in the pocket and can make plays outside of it.”

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Web search results discuss the nature of quarterback play, noting the importance of pocket maneuvering and the skills required outside the pocket, which aligns with the claim's description of Simpson's profile.

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web search NEUTRAL — A dual-threat quarterback possesses the skills and physique to run with the ball if necessary.[44] With the rise of several blitz-heavy defensive schemes and increasingly faster defensive players, the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarterback

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web search NEUTRAL — Quarterbacks are made in the pocket. If you can’t move, you can’t throw. The best QBs don’t panic when the pocket collapses.Overactive feet in the pocket create unnecessary movement, making it harder …
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/how-to-stay-more-calm-in-the…

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web search NEUTRAL — And Berry didn’t exactly make it easier to answer. According to Cabot, Berry not only confirmed a quarterback could be on the table in this draft, but he spoke warmly about one specific name: Ty Simps…
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2026/04/the-browns-could-st…

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Claim 11: “His 2024 year was his best, where he threw 4,052 yards, 29 touchdowns and 12 picks on a 64.2% completion rate.”

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Multiple web search results from different sources (StatMuse, CFN, ESPN) independently report that in 2024, Garrett Nussmeier threw for 4,052 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, along with the completion rate.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael Van Buren Jr. (born July 11, 2004) is an American college football quarterback for the South Florida Bulls. He previously played for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and LSU Tigers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Van_Buren_Jr.

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Claim 12: “Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt: A Heisman finalist in 2026, but measures too small and lacks elite athleticism to likely be an out-and-out starter.”

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Claim 13: “But the Penn State product suffered a season-ending injury relatively early, thus denting his draft stock.”

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Claim 14: “After four seasons with Georgia, the 6-foot-5 Beck transferred to Miami where he threw for 3,813 yards, 30 touchdowns and 12 picks on a 72.4% completion mark.”

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Although the claim describes specific statistics (3,813 yards, 30 TDs, 12 INTs, 72.4% completion) and a transfer narrative (Georgia to Miami), the provided evidence section explicitly states 'No evidence found after searching' for this claim, and no corroborating evidence was gathered.

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Claim 15: “Carson Beck, Miami”

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Only one cross-reference source mentions Carson Beck playing for Miami, but no other independent sources corroborate this specific fact.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — University of Miami quarterback Carson Beck graduated two years before playing in the 2026 College Football Playoff.
https://theconversation.com/the-nonprofit-status-of-ncaa-ath…

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Claim 16: “But injuries limited him in 2025, so the tape is a bit more tougher to judge now.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Nussmeier missed significant time or experienced a drop in production during the 2025 season due to injuries, making his film harder to judge.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Christopher Hilton Jr. (born October 11, 2002) is an American football wide receiver for the LSU Tigers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Hilton_Jr.

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Claim 17: “Luke Altmeyer, Illinois: Likes to take risks and has gradually improved his numbers all five seasons (two at Ole Miss, three at Illinois).”

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Claim 18: “After Mendoza, the general consensus is Alabama's Simpson is the second best prospect in the draft.”

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Two separate web search results discuss the top prospects for the 2026 draft class, listing both Mendoza and Simpson, and positioning Simpson as the second-best prospect after Mendoza, indicating a general consensus among analysts.

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web search NEUTRAL — Ty Simpson is a risky but talented QB prospect in a 2026 draft class led by Fernando Mendoza.
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2026/04/2026-nfl-draft-posi…

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web search NEUTRAL — Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12, starting with Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2026/story/_/id/46532548/2026-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Simpson isn't a better prospect than Mendoza, but the Alabama QB is in a similar tier from a traits standpoint.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/ty-simpson-vs-ferna…

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Claim 19: “Garrett Nussmeier, LSU”

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The claim simply states 'Garrett Nussmeier, LSU.' While multiple sources mention Garrett Nussmeier and LSU, the claim itself is a fragmented statement lacking context or corroboration from multiple independent sources to confirm the association as a standalone fact.

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web search NEUTRAL — Garrett designs and manufactures sport, security and countermine metal detectors, including hand-held, ground-search and walk-through detectors. Made in the USA.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Garrett SuperWand is a pinpointer metal detector needed by security professionals. Buy the best metal detector wands with 360 degree detection field.
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Claim 20: “Drew Allar, Penn State”

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