NFL beat writer 2026 mock draft 3.0: Could another QB join Fernando Mendoza in Round 1?

In the latest NFL beat writer mock draft 3.0 for 2026, analysts are exploring whether a second quarterback could join highly touted prospect Fernando Mendoza as a first-round selection. Mendoza has emerged as a consensus top quarterback prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft class, drawing significant attention from teams in need of a franchise signal-caller. The mock draft examines potential quarterback-needy franchises and evaluates which other QB prospects could rise to first-round status alongside Mendoza.