Projected No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza will not throw at the NFL Scouting Combine this week, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
The Indiana quarterback has instead opted to conduct his throwing session during Indiana’s Pro Day, which is scheduled for April 1st. According to reports, Mendoza made the decision to delay his passing drills so he can throw to his own college teammates. The school currently has multiple pass catchers entering the draft, and Mendoza reportedly wants to use the Pro Day environment to help showcase their abilities alongside his own for NFL scouts and front-office executives.
While Mendoza will skip the throwing portion of the event in Indianapolis, he is still expected to be available for other aspects of the combine, including team interviews and medical evaluations. This move has become increasingly common for top-tier quarterback prospects who prefer the familiarity of their own coaching staff and receivers during the pre-draft process. As the consensus top prospect, Mendoza's April 1st workout will now serve as the primary focal point for teams holding high first-round picks.
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