Fernando Mendoza came into the league as a 1st-round selection (1st overall) in 2026, drafted out of Indiana; California. Now with LV, he's in his 1st NFL season. Size is his calling card, grading in the 84th percentile among his peers.
Size
6'5", 225#
College
Indiana; California
Draft
Rd 1, 1st overall (2026)
Seasons
2026–2026
2026 ScoutIndex Rating · QB
Methodology52th percentile among QBs · limited sample
1 games · 8 dropbacks
2026 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).
Size84▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Passing
Arm Strength38▶
Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.
Accuracy64▶
Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.
Ball Security64▶
Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).
Decisions & Mobility
Sack Avoidance66▶
Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.
Mobility4▶
Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.
Impact
Efficiency45▶
(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.
Volume20▶
Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.
Conversion61▶
(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LV | 46.5 | 1 | 48 | 3 |
Career profile
Across 1 NFL season on file, Fernando Mendoza has played in 1 regular-season game, all with LV.
As a passer he has thrown for 48 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 3 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game48 vs NE, 2026 Week 5
- Most rushing yards in a game3 vs NE, 2026 Week 5
2026 splits
regular season2026 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 | NE | 48 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD | 45.5 |
Fernando Mendoza — common questions
- What position does Fernando Mendoza play?
- Fernando Mendoza is listed as a QB.
- Which teams has Fernando Mendoza played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Fernando Mendoza has played for LV (2026).
- Where did Fernando Mendoza go to college?
- Fernando Mendoza played college football at Indiana; California.
- When was Fernando Mendoza drafted?
- Fernando Mendoza was selected in round 1, 1st overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Fernando Mendoza scored?
- Fernando Mendoza has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Fernando Mendoza's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Fernando Mendoza rated 46.5 for 2026, the 52nd percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- Kirk CousinsQB · 2026
- Ashton JeantyRB · 2026
- Brock BowersTE · 2026
- Tre TuckerWR · 2026
- Michael MayerTE · 2026
- Mike Washington Jr.RB · 2026
- Cody WhiteWR · 2026
- Jalen NailorWR · 2026
Drafted in round 1, 2026
- David BaileyLB · pick 2
- Jeremiyah LoveRB · pick 3
- Carnell TateWR · pick 4
- Arvell ReeseLB · pick 5
- Mansoor DelaneCB · pick 6
- Sonny StylesLB · pick 7
- Jordyn TysonWR · pick 8
- Spencer FanoOT · pick 9