https://hoosierstateofmind.com/history-made-indiana-shatters-50-year-record-with-landmark-showing-in-2026-nfl-draft-01kq36hzxcswHoosier State of MindenHistory made: Indiana shatters 50-year record with landmark showing in 2026 NFL DraftFernando Mendoza,2026 NFL Draft,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,NFL2026-04-26T00:11:42Z2026-04-26T00:11:42Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8442,h_4748,x_0,y_602/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01kq36jwcjbpry874ym8.jpgApr 24, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza (center) poses with jersey with general manager John Spytek (left) and head coach Klint Kubiak at introductory press conference at Intermountain Health Performance Center after being selected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/indiana-football-2026-nfl-draft-tracker-where-every-hoosier-lands-01kpvr10hdzmHoosier State of MindenIndiana Football 2026 NFL Draft tracker: Where every Hoosier landsindiana hoosiers,indiana football,2026 NFL Draft,NFL,nfl draft,college football2026-04-23T12:00:02Z2026-04-25T22:59:39Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_134/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01kpvr2j0zfkx0av7j3c.jpgIndiana's Pat Coogan (78), Tyrique Tucker (95), Elijah Sarratt (13) and Fernando Mendoza (15) celebrate with the trophy after the College Football Playoff National Championship college football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/fernando-mendoza-receives-emotional-message-from-his-mom-after-going-no-1-overall-01kq39d7sg39Hoosier State of MindenFernando Mendoza receives emotional message from his mom after going No. 1 overallFernando Mendoza,nfl draft,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,college football,Las Vegas Raiders2026-04-25T22:54:58Z2026-04-25T22:54:58Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6823,h_3837,x_0,y_711/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01kq39eyms25gx295118.jpgJan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) hugs his mother, Elsa Mendoza, after the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/why-riley-nowakowski-could-be-the-steelers-next-perfect-offensive-weapon-01kq34n78b84Hoosier State of MindenWhy Riley Nowakowski could be the Steelers’ next perfect offensive weaponRiley Nowakowski,2026 NFL Draft,indiana football,indiana hoosiers,NFL,Pittsburgh Steelers2026-04-25T20:49:48Z2026-04-25T20:49:48Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6600,h_3712,x_0,y_221/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01kq34qht5etbj1pac6e.jpgFeb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana tight end Riley Nowakowski (TE18) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/ravens-just-pulled-off-a-significant-draft-heist-with-elijah-sarratt-pick-01kq32s3xa0pHoosier State of MindenRavens just pulled off a significant draft heist with Elijah Sarratt pickElijah Sarratt,2026 NFL Draft,Baltimore Ravens,NFL,nfl draft,indiana hoosiers,college football2026-04-25T20:01:57Z2026-04-25T20:01:57Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6600,h_3712,x_0,y_291/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01kq32tfjyre8zrx4nx3.jpgFeb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana wideout Elijah Sarratt (WO34) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/michigan-s-latest-portal-commit-spells-bad-news-for-darian-devries-and-indiana-01kq0fk74pjaHoosier State of MindenMichigan's latest portal commit spells bad news for Darian DeVries and IndianaTransfer Portal,Darian DeVries,indiana basketball,college basketball,Michigan Wolverines,Dusty May,Moustapha Thiam2026-04-24T19:56:01Z2026-04-24T19:56:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3300,h_1856,x_0,y_9/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01kq0fmbcvbw8f6vsvew.jpgCincinnati Bearcats center Moustapha Thiam (52) hits a layup in the second half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Oklahoma State Cowboys, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati. Bearcats won 91-68.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/fernando-mendoza-isn-t-expecting-the-super-star-treatment-in-the-nfl-just-yetHoosier State of MindenFernando Mendoza isn't expecting the super star treatment in the NFL just yetIndiana Hoosiers,Indiana football,Fernando Mendoza,NFL Draft,Las Vegas Raiders2026-04-24T19:02:45Z2026-04-24T19:02:45Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8640,h_4860,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01kq09rkt9zgkxdzp2x5.jpgApr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza is selected by the Las Vegas Raiders as the number one pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/curt-cignetti-blunt-statement-about-where-his-team-is-at-reminds-indiana-fans-who-he-isHoosier State of MindenCurt Cignetti's blunt statement about where his team is at reminds Indiana fans who he isCurt Cignetti,Indiana Hoosiers,Josh Hoover2026-04-24T16:30:04Z2026-04-24T16:30:04Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_51/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01kq03b7hpw5b688vnkd.jpgCurt Cignetti, Indiana Hoosiershttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/curt-cignetti-assesses-josh-hoover-with-a-surprising-fernando-mendoza-comparison-01kpydzcbx4kHoosier State of MindenCurt Cignetti assesses Josh Hoover with a surprising Fernando Mendoza comparisonFernando Mendoza,Curt Cignetti,Josh Hoover,indiana football,indiana hoosiers,college football2026-04-24T15:44:21Z2026-04-24T15:44:21Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_62/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01kpye1zxrfpqarfs2je.jpgIndiana's Josh Hoover (10) throws in front of Tino Sunseri during spring practice at Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/chiefs-make-aggressive-first-round-trade-for-potential-fernando-mendoza-stopper-01kpzx5jnh9hHoosier State of MindenChiefs make aggressive first round trade for potential Fernando Mendoza stopperFernando Mendoza,NFL,Las Vegas Raiders,Kansas City Chiefs,2026 NFL Draft,indiana football2026-04-24T14:37:01Z2026-04-24T14:37:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8640,h_4860,x_0,y_204/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01kpzx6dm09jv8mec62b.jpgApr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza is selected by the Las Vegas Raiders as the number one pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/jets-taking-omar-cooper-jr-puts-indiana-football-in-uncharted-waters-01kpypfqtbfdHoosier State of MindenJets taking Omar Cooper Jr. puts Indiana Football in uncharted watersnfl draft,2026 NFL Draft,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,Fernando Mendoza,Omar Cooper Jr.2026-04-24T03:19:07Z2026-04-24T03:19:07Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5157,h_2900,x_0,y_237/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01kpypgt2v4gwgv8cy0b.jpgIndiana Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) makes a catch for a touchdown Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, during the Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Oregon Ducks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/fernando-mendoza-is-already-a-fan-favorite-in-las-vegas-01kpyj1av2wjHoosier State of MindenFernando Mendoza is already a fan favorite in Las Vegas Fernando Mendoza,Las Vegas Raiders,NFL,2026 NFL Draft,indiana football,indiana hoosiers2026-04-24T02:10:53Z2026-04-24T02:10:53Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6144,h_3456,x_0,y_75/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/152/01kpyj31ed4sbfkq9zhw.jpgDec 6, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) speaks in a press conference after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. 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