Trending Now - Dan Orlovsky Rates Ty Simpson Above Fernando Mendoza for 2026 Draft

WHO:

Dan Orlovsky, ESPN analyst

Fernando Mendoza, quarterback from Indiana Hoosiers

Ty Simpson, projected quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft

Las Vegas Raiders, NFL team holding the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft

WHAT:

Dan Orlovsky declared Ty Simpson as the best quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft over Fernando Mendoza.

The Las Vegas Raiders are speculated to take Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

WHERE:

Las Vegas, Nevada, home of the Las Vegas Raiders

WHEN:

The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 2026.

WHY:

Speculation exists regarding the Raiders' decision to potentially trade the No. 1 pick instead of selecting Mendoza.

HOW:

Analysts and pundits are weighing in on the quarterback prospects as the NFL Draft approaches.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 17:51 UTC)

In a recent discussion, ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky named Ty Simpson as the top quarterback in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, placing him ahead of Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza. As the Las Vegas Raiders hold the No. 1 pick in the draft, there’s speculation they might choose Mendoza, although some analysts suggest they could trade the pick instead. With the draft set for April, experts are closely analyzing the quarterback prospects as the excitement builds in Las Vegas.