Overview
- Bleacher Report published updated, graded position rankings across the class, naming Fernando Mendoza of Indiana as its No. 1 quarterback.
- Top slots elsewhere include Carnell Tate of Ohio State at wide receiver, Caleb Downs of Ohio State at safety, Rueben Bain Jr. of Miami at edge rusher, and Arvell Reese of Ohio State at linebacker.
- Yahoo Sports’ Mock Draft 2.0 presents a volatile first round, projecting Arvell Reese to the Giants, Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders, Carnell Tate to the Browns, Dante Moore to the Jets, and Caleb Downs to the Titans.
- The draft calendar now runs through the college playoffs to Jan. 19, then the all‑star game circuit in late January, followed by the NFL Scouting Combine, Pro Days and private workouts.
- Bleacher Report says rankings will be updated throughout this stretch, and Yahoo’s mock underscores that team needs and potential trade scenarios could reshape the early board.