NFL Combine: Mendoza Skips Workouts, QBs & WRs Battle for Draft Spot

Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman winner projected as the Raiders’ first overall pick, will skip the Indianapolis combine and wait for Indiana’s April 1 Pro Day to throw. His absence leaves room for other quarterbacks to shine.

Alabama’s Ty Simpson, LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier, Miami’s Carson Beck and Penn State’s Drew Allar will take the field Saturday, each hoping a strong performance will boost their draft stock. Wide‑receiver prospects will also compete, adding intensity to the weekend’s showcase.