Fernando Mendoza Scouting Report

Fernando Mendoza possesses all of the physical tools to be a starting NFL quarterback.

Draft Grade: Round 1 - Pro Bowl Caliber

Strengths:

Pocket Presence: Mendoza does a good job working the pocket and finding space to throw the football when pressure is around. Mendoza can work both vertically in the pocket to step and throw or work laterally to the sideline to escape pressure and make the throw.

Arm Strength: Mendoza has the arm strength to access all levels of the field. There is no throw that Mendoza can't make.

Frame: Mendoza has an ideal frame, possessing good height to be able to see over the line of scrimmage and have the full field in his view.

Throw on the Run: Although Mendoza is not a high-end athlete at the quarterback position, he does a good job of making accurate passes on the run.

Concerns:

Decision-Making: Mendoza will occasionally try to fit the ball into coverage and force throws in dangerous situations. This leads to interceptions or PBUs.

Inconsistent Accuracy: Mendonza's overall accuracy wavers. He will make some difficult throws, but then miss some easy throws throughout the duration of a game.