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Jets’ No. 1 Pick Projections Coalesce Around Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza

Fresh projections point to Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza as New York’s 2026 No. 1 choice following the Jets’ 0-6 start.

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Overview

  • The Jets are the NFL’s only winless team at 0-6, positioning them for the first pick in the 2026 draft.
  • ESPN’s Jordan Reid projects Fernando Mendoza to New York at No. 1 and Rueben Bain Jr. to the Ravens at No. 2.
  • CBS Sports and other early mock drafts likewise forecast Mendoza as the top selection for the Jets.
  • Justin Fields’ struggles, including a game with minus-10 net passing yards, have intensified expectations of a quarterback move.
  • Mendoza transferred from Cal to Indiana and through six games has 1,423 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and a 71.2% completion rate, with a signature win at Oregon fueling Heisman buzz.