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Fernando Mendoza just rewrote the record books—leading Indiana to a perfect season, winning the Heisman, and going first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft—all in one jaw-dropping year. Now, he’s joining elite company with Joe Burrow and Cam Newton as the only players to pull off this trifecta in back-to-back years. Burrow, who recently praised Mendoza at a NYC event, called him a thrill to watch and hailed the NIL era for leveling the playing field, empowering programs like Indiana to compete at the highest level. With Mendoza heading to the Raiders, Burrow believes he’s got the leadership and talent to turn around a franchise—just like he did with the Bengals—and is eagerly watching how the rookie quarterback rises to the challenge.

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