Could Fernando Mendoza Be the Answer at Quarterback for the Jets?

Fernando Mendoza having a New York moment with Jets’ draft possibility lurking

This weekend might be a trial run for Fernando Mendoza. A sneak peek into his future. There is a chance that the Indiana star quarterback and heavy Heisman Trophy favorite could be moving into the area full time.

Could Fernando Mendoza be the answer at quarterback for the Jets?

The Indiana quarterback is in New York with a Heisman Trophy opportunity this weekend. In April, he could be back as the Jets' future quarterback.

Big Ten Star Could Finally Break the New York Jets’ Quarterback Curse

Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is expected to be one of the first players taken in the 2026 NFL Draft. If he somehow winds up with the New York Jets, he could end the team’s dreaded quarterback curse. Bobby Bishop of Dynasty Nerds put together a mock draft recently. He has the Jets trading up to the No. 1 overall pick and selecting Mendoza: “New York Jets receive: 2026 1.01 Tennessee Titans receive: 1.07, 1.23, 2027 IND 1st No. 1 | New York Jets (Vi…