Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza is gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft. "Let's get to work," Mendoza, 22, captioned an Instagram video on Friday, January 23. "I'm humbled to announce that I am officially declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft!" The clip featured a supercut of Mendoza's highlights from his history-making season with the IU Hoosiers football team. Mendoza also spoke directly to the camera about his next steps. "Coming to Indiana was a leap of faith. A leap that led me to go 16-0 with my boys and a National Championship, and has now led me here.