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The NFL combine is here, with plenty of intriguing names after Fernando Mendoza

Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza is the projected top NFL draft pick among 319 prospects evaluated through drills and interviews at the combine, NFL Network reports.

  • On Thursday at 3 p.m. EST the NFL scouting combine opens at Lucas Oil Stadium with 319 college prospects invited, starting with defensive linemen and linebackers.
  • Measuring drills like the 40-yard dash and standing long jump set the agenda as NFL teams and scouts conduct interviews to evaluate football IQ across three more days.
  • Several edge rushers, including top prospects from Miami and Ohio State, are earning high marks in pre-draft analysis, alongside Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza.
  • The Las Vegas Raiders hold the No. overall pick and face a quarterback reset, with pundits saying it could be a while before the next QB is drafted, as the quarterback class beyond Mendoza appears fuzzy.
  • The NFL Network will carry live coverage Thursday through Sunday, as Mendoza is expected to throw at Indiana's pro day on April 1.
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The NFL combine is here, with plenty of intriguing names after Fernando Mendoza

There are 319 college prospects who were invited to attend the annual event, and the first on the clock will be defensive linemen and linebackers Thursday in Indianapolis.

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The NFL combine is here, and there are plenty of intriguing names after Fernando Mendoza

The NFL scouting combine is off and running again. There are 319 college prospects who were invited to attend the annual event, and the first on the clock will be defensive linemen and linebackers Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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Fox Sports broke the news in United States on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
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