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Enough of the season has passed to allow us to start back up one of our favorite series on Vikings Wire: NFC North Mock Drafts

NFL Draft projection: Assuming he declares, Mendoza has a good chance to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. His skill set is reminiscent of Jared Goff, who also didn’t have elite physical traits, but his mind and passing talent made him the top pick in 2016. We could see a similar situation play out with Mendoza in 2026.