Alongside the team success the Indiana Hoosiers have enjoyed in two years under Curt Cignetti's leadership, individual accomplishments have been plentiful as well.
When it comes to the NFL Draft, the Hoosiers set a program record by having 8 players selected in April's draft. Furthermore, Fernando Mendoza and Omar Cooper Jr. became the first pair of Indiana teammates to be selected in the first round of the same NFL Draft.
Looking ahead, a pair of Hoosiers teammates could be poised to follow in the footsteps of Mendoza and Cooper in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh earn first round praise in ESPN NFL Draft projection
The 2026 college football season has yet to begin, but it's never too early to start looking at mock drafts for 2027. The latest 2027 NFL mock draft from ESPN has Hoosier wide receivers Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh making more IU draft history.
ESPN's Jordan Reid projects Becker to be drafted 10th overall by the Commanders with Marsh going 31st overall to the Bills. In this scenario, Becker and Marsh would be just the second pair of Hoosier teammates to become first rounders together––and it would come in back-to-back years.
3 bold Josh Hoover predictions that could define Indiana's 2026 season
Becker burst onto the scene in a major way last season. He was Indiana's most dangerous receiving weapon down the stretch, and played an integral role in the Hoosiers' CFP run to a National Championship. He excels at bringing down contested catches down the field, which should translate well to the NFL level. The Commanders will likely be looking to find Jayden Daniels a bonafide WR2 behind Terry McLaurin, and Becker could be the man for the job.
Marsh has yet to play a single snap with the Hoosiers, but the hype continues to build in a major way. Marsh was Michigan State's leading receiver over the last two seasons, and he is now in a much better position at Indiana. He is primed for a career year and is expected to post solid numbers across the board. Owning a 6'3" 213-pound frame, Marsh is a physical playmaker with electric speed that enables him to rack up yards after the catch. That's the type of receiver Josh Allen would love to be throwing the ball to.
Curt Cignetti continues to raise the bar for what's possible at Indiana
Becker and Marsh both earning first round selections in next year's draft would be the latest historic accomplishment for Cignetti at the helm of the IU program.
Ever since Cignetti stepped foot in Bloomington, the Indiana football program has reached new heights. Cignetti is 27-2 over his two seasons, and has delivered back-to-back CFP appearances, a Big Ten title, a Heisman Trophy winner, and wins in the Rose Bowl and Peach Bowl during a National Championship-winning season.
The momentum doesn't seem to be letting up either. Cignetti has bolstered Indiana's roster once again for the upcoming 2026 season, and the Hoosiers are among the preseason favorites to not only qualify for the CFP, but to compete for another national title. Along the way, Becker and Marsh will be looking to create one of the most lethal WR duos in the country.
Add us as a preferred source on Google