Raiders Podcast Network Daniel Jeremiah on Fernando Mendoza and top edge rushers at the Combine
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Feb 24, 2026 Daniel Jeremiah, NFL analyst and draft expert known for Combine scouting, breaks down Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza with a mini-bio: accurate, poised, and battle-tested from the transfer portal. He also highlights top edge rushers to pair with Max Crosby and explains why day-two pass rushers and roster moves matter for a team’s identity.
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Mendoza's Skill Set Matches Kubiak's Offense
- Daniel Jeremiah says Fernando Mendoza can make every kind of throw and is accurate with strong decision making.
- Jeremiah highlights Mendoza's movement fits Clint Kubiak's offense and that experience under center will ease the transition to pro schemes.
Mental Toughness Complements Mendoza's Physical Tools
- Jeremiah emphasizes Mendoza's combination of physical traits plus mental and physical toughness as vital for a top overall pick.
- He notes Mendoza has size, arm, athleticism, accuracy, decision-making and poise after difficult college experiences.
Transfer Portal Experience Can Be Developmental
- Jeremiah frames the transfer portal as exposing players to new systems and challenges that can accelerate development.
- He categorizes transfers into money, opportunity, and challenge, saying Mendoza fits the challenge bucket.