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Dan Orlovsky makes final pitch for Ty Simpson, his No. 1 QB in 2026 NFL Draft class

As the 2026 NFL Draft rapidly approaches, almost every talent evaluator has the same quarterback at the top of their respective lists: Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza. One of the few exceptions? That would be ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky, who has been stumping for Ty Simpson as the best player in this year’s quarterback class due to […] The post Dan Orlovsky makes final pitch for Ty Simpson, his No. 1 QB in 2026 NFL Draft class appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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See Fernando Mendoza’s form in first pitch before Cardinals-Marlins

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is set to begin on Thursday, and many believe Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza could be the No. 1 pick overall to the Las Vegas Raiders. Leading up to the draft, Mendoza was having some fun throwing the first pitch for Tuesday’s MLB game between the St. […] The post See Fernando Mendoza’s form in first pitch before Cardinals-Marlins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Norvell names Florida State’s QB1 after spring battle

After extensive evaluation during spring practices, Mike Norvell has Florida State’s next starting quarterback pegged for the 2026 college football season. The Seminoles will begin the year with Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels commanding the huddle, as expected. Daniels was the favorite to win the job as soon as he committed to Florida State from the […] The post Mike Norvell names Florida State’s QB1 after spring battle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rams HC Sean McVay details latest on Jimmy Garoppolo’s potential retirement

Still without a backup quarterback, the Los Angeles Rams are in an interesting position as Jimmy Garoppolo mulls retirement. Head coach Sean McVay acknowledges that the team wants him to return for the 2026 season, but he knows the difficulty of their current position. After Garoppolo backed up league MVP Matthew Stafford in 2025, McVay […] The post Rams HC Sean McVay details latest on Jimmy Garoppolo’s potential retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Drew Allar NFL Draft Opinions: What Analysts Are Saying About Penn State QB?

The moment Drew Allar went down with a season-ending injury, Penn State’s season went down with him. He has since recovered and is now going to be part of the NFL draft, but it seems that analysts are divided on him, with some believing he could be taken early, while others believe he could slide […]

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Justin Jefferson has telling remark about Vikings adding Kyler Murray

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson dealt with subpar quarterback play for virtually all of last season. Now that the team has brought in Kyler Murray to play the position, he sounds much more optimistic. Jefferson spoke Monday about the team’s decision to bring in Murray after JJ McCarthy struggled mightily last season. The star … The post Justin Jefferson has telling remark about Vikings adding Kyler Murray appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Raiders news: Fernando Mendoza opens up on Kirk Cousins joining Raiders

Barring a massive surprise, it looks like Fernando Mendoza will be the Las Vegas Raiders’ newest quarterback after the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday night. However, he won’t be the only new quarterback breaking training camp with the Raiders this season, as the team also added Kirk Cousins in the offseason. Mendoza is far from […] The post Raiders news: Fernando Mendoza opens up on Kirk Cousins joining Raiders appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Expected No 1 Draft pick Fernando Mendoza reveals heartbreaking health reason he won't attend in person

The quarterback is widely considered the nailed-on No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft after leading Indiana to a historic national championship in January. But he will not be in Pittsburgh on Thursday.

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