Fernando Mendoza Says One NFL Team Suggested He 'Get Arrested' Ahead of 2026 Draft
By Natasha Dye
Published on March 2, 2026.
Fernando Mendoza, a 22-year-old former Indiana Hoosiers star, has revealed that an NFL team suggested he should "get arrested" ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. The suggestion was surprising, with Mendeza, who is expected to be selected first overall at the event. He declined to name the team and stated he was unsure about getting into legal trouble if he did. This comes after an interview with Mendoja about his commitment to the NFL was unearthed.
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