Now the national champions will have something else to celebrate by Saturday night. Potentially ten or more players going in the 2026 NFL Draft.Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is expected to go No. 1 overall. Who's behind him?

The Hoosiers name should be heard frequently throughout the draft process. What's important is the rule of two, and it will play heavily into the draft for the Hoosiers. Two running backs, two receivers, two defensive backs, two offensive linemen, and those are just the more well-known IU players.Indiana's imprint on this draft will be noteworthy, with players still coming off the board into Day 3.

There's a scenario where there is at least one Hoosier who will be taken in every single round that is not outside the realm of possibility. Indiana Hoosiers 2026 NFL Draft prospects (13)NamePosHTWT40 RangePick TeamFernando MendozaQB6'52254.85No. 1 pick1stRaidersOmar Cooper JrWR6'02044.42Rd 1-230thJetsElijah SurrattWR6'22134.60Rd 2-3115thRavens D'Angelo PondsCB5'91734.35Rd 2-350thJetsMikail KamaraEDGE6'12624.80Rd 3-5UDFA49ersAiden FisherLB6'12354.70Rd 3-5243rdTexansLouis MooreS5'112004.60Rd 4-6UDFADolphinsKaelon Black RB5'102114.45Rd 4-690th49ersRoman Hemby RB6'02104.40Rd 4-6UDFARaidersPat Coogan C6'53115.20Rd 4-6194thTitansRiley NowakowskiTE6'22494.66Rd 5-7169thSteelersZen MichalskiOT6'63195.10Rd 6-UFAUDFAEJ Williams JrWR6'42034.50Rd 7-UFAUDFARaiders2026 NFL Draft: Indiana Hoosiers newsAiden Fisher goes No. 243 overall in seventh round to Houston TexansPat Coogan goes No. 194 overall in the sixth round to Tennessee TitansRiley Nowakowski goes No. 169 overall in the fifth round to SteelersElijah Sarratt goes No. 115 overall in the fourth round to Baltimore RavensElijah Surratt can really help Lamar Jackson inside the 20s.

Ravens’ fans will love his toughness. https://t.co/lroyq2kAh7— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 25, 2026Kaelon Black goes No. 90 overall in third round to San Francisco 49ersNo. 90 pick is in: #49ers have selected Indiana RB Kaelon Black, per sources. pic.twitter.com/9IvKBcz5iJ— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 25, 2026D'Angelo Ponds goes No. 50 overall in second round to New York JetsSo the Jets come up from 33 in a trade with the 49ers — who move down again — to get another pass catcher in Omar Cooper Jr.3 first rounders for the Jets tonight. https://t.co/7OJye6ahSR— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 24, 2026Omar Cooper Jr. goes No. 30 overall to the New York JetsMendoza will sign a four-year contract, with a team option for a fifth year, for $54.56 million.That's a lot, but his average salary will be one of, if not the lowest in the NFL for a starting quarterback.— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) April 24, 2026"I'm ecstatic for the opportunity."Fernando Mendoza is ready to hit the ground running with the @Raiders 🙌NFL Draft on NFLN/ESPN/ABCStream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/73kTnMdpyj— NFL (@NFL) April 24, 2026Hit the jackpot! 🎰With the No. 1 overall pick, Fernando Mendoza is headed to Las Vegas! pic.twitter.com/mRq87kuAQq— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 24, 2026Fernando Mendoza takes on a new cause before going No. 1 overall to the Raiders. Story here. 2026 NFL Draft: Indiana reactions and impressionsFernando Mendoza to ESPN on former teammate D’Angelo Ponds: “The best corner I’ve played or played against.

He is the top of the totem pole. … and he gave me a lot of trouble. He picked off a couple of times….Gamechanger.” https://t.co/amKeyL2Z33— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 25, 2026Stamp of approval from Coach Cignetti 🏴‍☠️@IndianaFootballpic.twitter.com/0flae2KkuE— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) April 24, 2026Omar Cooper Jr is pro ready, tough as hell over the middle. Didn’t think he was a first round explosive type of WR.Jets have 3 guys that should be able to help right away— Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) April 24, 2026Fernando Mendoza is gearing up to hear his name called with friends, family, and the Heisman Trophy 🙌 @IndianaFootball2026 NFL Draft starts at 8pm ET on NFLN/ESPN/ABCStream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/2sbG8Ez5jr— NFL (@NFL) April 23, 20262026 NFL Draft How to WatchThe 2026 NFL draft kicks off at 8 p.m.

ET on Thursday in Pittsburgh (ESPN, ABC and NFL Network-- available on Fubo), The Las Vegas Raiders will likely select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick. More Indiana Hoosiers Football newsIndiana Football's terrible decision sparks buzz before NFL DraftFernando Mendoza reportedly studying Raiders offense before big 30 interviewsIndiana's Curt Cignetti now college football's highest-paid coach with new extensionOne NFL team asked Fernando Mendoza to 'get arrested' to sli