Can Fernando Mendoza Live Up to the Hype as the No. 1 Pick? 👀

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel break down the NFL draft through a college football lens. They dive into the biggest storyline of the year: Can Fernando Mendoza live up to the hype as the No. 1 pick? Plus, the guys spotlight potential stars, sleepers, and steals, predict landing spots for QBs Carson Beck and Taylen Green, and share the college players they’ll miss most on Saturdays. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Unforgettable NFL draft moments 6:07 - Pittsburgh set for 2026 NFL draft 9:42 - Can Fernando Mendoza deliver as the No. 1 pick? 18:12 - Is Las Vegas the right fit for Fernando Mendoza? 23:25 - NFL draft picks: Hits & misses 32:28 - NFL draft stars & steals to watch for 40:02 - Where will QBs Carson Beck & Taylen Green land? 44:28 - College players we’ll miss: Makai Lemon 45:44 - College players we’ll miss: Peter Woods 46:38 - College players we’ll miss: Haynes King 48:20 - College players we’ll miss: Diego Pavia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Can Fernando Mendoza Live Up to the Hype as the No. 1 Pick? 👀 is an episode from The ESPN College Football Podcast by ESPN.

This episode is 55:34 long.

This episode was published on Apr 20, 2026.

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