2026 NFL Draft: South Florida’s Fernando Mendoza expected to go No. 1 as Dolphins weigh options
By Ryan Mackey
Published on April 23, 2026.
The 2026 NFL Draft is set to take place in Pittsburgh, with hundreds of players expected to be selected. South Florida native and former Indiana star Fernando Mendoza is expected to go No. 1 after a successful Heisman Trophy-winning season. The Miami Dolphins have two first-round picks, giving them an opportunity to add new players to their roster.
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