2026 NFL Combine: Mendoza Skips Workouts, QBs & WRs Compete

The 2026 NFL Combine opened with a standout group of defensive linemen and linebackers, but the real drama is set for Saturday’s quarterback and wide‑receiver sessions. Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, projected as the Raiders’ first‑overall pick, will skip the Indianapolis drills and wait for Indiana’s April 1 Pro Day to showcase his arm work.

Alabama’s Ty Simpson, LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier, Miami’s Carson Beck and Penn State’s Drew Allar are slated to throw, with Allar returning from an ankle injury. Wide receivers will also compete, creating a heated battle for draft positions.