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Fernando Mendoza: From Fourth-Choice QB at Nine to Heisman Favourite for NFL Draft
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Deportes·21.04.2026Resumen IA

Fernando Mendoza: From Fourth-Choice QB at Nine to Heisman Favourite for NFL Draft

Fernando Mendoza, who was ranked 2,149th in his high school class and was initially a fourth-choice quarterback at nine years old, has overcome the odds to become the Heisman Trophy winner and overwhelming favourite for the first pick in Thursday's NFL Draft. The 22-year-old led Indiana to an undefeated 16-0 season and national championship, inspired by his mother Elsa Mendoza, who has lived with multiple sclerosis for nearly 20 years and uses a wheelchair. All four of his grandparents are Cuban immigrants, and he has raised awareness for MS through fundraising campaigns.

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Fernando Mendoza Heisman Win Caps Inspirational Rise From Overlooked QB to NFL Draft Favorite
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Deportes·21.04.2026Resumen IA

Fernando Mendoza Heisman Win Caps Inspirational Rise From Overlooked QB to NFL Draft Favorite

Fernando Mendoza, whose mother Elsa has lived with multiple sclerosis for nearly 20 years, won the Heisman Trophy after leading Indiana to a 16-0 season and national championship. The Miami native, who was ranked 2,149th coming out of high school and was the 140th quarterback in the class of 2022, is the overwhelming favorite to be selected first in Thursday's NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, who have the first pick and where his idol Tom Brady is a minority owner.

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