Fernando Mendoza is a prototypical 6’5”, 225-pound pocket passer who has evolved from a three-star recruit into a Heisman-winning QB with legitimate NFL starter traits. He wins with processing speed, poise, and high-end short-to-intermediate ball placement, consistently playing on schedule and delivering with anticipation when the structure holds. Indiana’s RPO/play-action system highlighted his ability to read leverage quickly, keep his feet clean, and distribute like a veteran point guard. He’s a functional mover who can extend plays and steal first downs, but he’s not a true run-game weapon. The next step is improving deep-ball consistency, post-snap eye manipulation, and pre-snap answers vs. simulated pressure, but his size, command, and efficiency profile him as a high-level starter with first-round upside.