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One AFC evaluator said Mestemaker, Notre Dame's CJ Carr and Mensah each would have earned higher evaluations than 2026 first overall pick Fernando Mendoza.

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Mendoza grades below multiple 2027 QBs despite being 2026's first overall pick.

2026 first overall pick Fernando Mendoza is used as a comparative benchmark by evaluators assessing 2027 QB prospects. Multiple evaluators (Mestemaker, CJ Carr, and Mensah) are said to have earned higher evaluations than Mendoza, suggesting the 2027 class has stronger top-end QB talent despite overall depth concerns.

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