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Let’s address the elephant in the draft room.
Is Mendoza the best quarterback to come out of the last five NFL drafts… or are we all falling in love again like it’s 2:14am, the pizza place is closing, and someone just said “he’s got GREAT arm talent”?
Because we’ve been here before.
We’ve been hurt before.
We’ve watched quarterbacks throw one deep ball in shorts and suddenly they’re the next coming of football Jesus.
But Mendoza… this one feels different.
And after today’s Pro Day, it feels even more different.
Mendoza’s Pro Day The “Oh No He’s Actually Good” Moment
Scouts showed up today expecting a normal scripted workout.
They left looking like they just watched a quarterback steal the first round.
What stood out immediately:
- Ball exploded out of his hand
- Tight window throws looked effortless
- Deep ball had touch AND velocity
- Footwork stayed calm and balanced
- Movement throws stayed accurate
- Commanded the entire workout like a veteran
- No panic, no forcing, no hero nonsense
But the biggest takeaway?
He didn’t look like he was trying to impress.
He looked like he was running an NFL offense.
That’s rare.
Most Pro Days:
Quarterback throws go routes
Everyone claps
Someone says “great arm”
We all lie to ourselves
Mendoza?
He threw:
- Timing routes
- Back shoulder throws
- NFL window slants
- Deep sideline layered balls
- Rollout throws
- Off-platform strikes
It looked like Sunday football.
The Throw Everyone Was Talking About
Roll right
Reset feet
Fire a 25-yard rope across the field
Perfect placement
That’s not a Pro Day throw.
That’s a Week 1 starter throw.
That’s the kind of throw where scouts stop writing and just nod.
What Scouts Were Saying After
“He commanded the workout”
Translation: He looked like QB1
“Ball placement was elite”
Translation: He just moved up boards
“Poise really stood out”
Translation: He’s NFL ready
“He looked comfortable”
Translation: This kid can start
And just like that… Mendoza’s stock jumped.
Updated Mendoza Ratings After Pro Day
Arm Talent: 9.6
Decision Making: 9.5
Mobility: 8.8
Poise: 9.8
NFL Readiness: 9.4
Overall Grade: 9.5 Franchise Quarterback
Now… let’s compare him to the last five draft classes.
The Last 5 Draft Classes – The QB Circus 🎪
Let’s stack Mendoza against the “top guys” of the past 5 drafts and break it down:
We’re grading:
- Arm Talent
- Mobility
- Decision Making
- “Don’t Panic When The Pocket Explodes”
- Supporting Cast
- Franchise Competence (VERY IMPORTANT… some teams ruin QBs like overcooking steak)
And most importantly:
The “Errol Marks Test” — Would I trust this guy on 3rd & 8 with my show on the line?
The Contenders (Last 5 Drafts)
We’re talking the big names:
- Franchise saviors
- TikTok highlight kings
- “He just needs time” guys
- And the “why did you draft him?” tier
And now… Mendoza enters the chat.
Mendoza — The Resume
What jumps out immediately:
- Elite anticipation
- Throws before receivers break
- Not just mobile… SMART mobile
- Doesn’t panic when protection collapses
- Can actually read a defense (rare… very rare)
- Arm strength without throwing through receivers’ chests
This isn’t backyard football.
This is surgical quarterbacking.
He plays like:
- Calm pocket assassin
- With enough mobility to hurt you
- And enough swagger to make defensive coordinators age 7 years
Talent Ratings Errol Marks Scale
Pure Arm Talent
Mendoza: 9.6/10
Top Tier QB from last 5 drafts average: 8.7
Mendoza doesn’t just throw hard — he throws layered passes.
Touch. Timing. Placement.
He throws the ball where ONLY his guy can catch it.
Not where three defenders are waiting like it’s Black Friday.
Winner: Mendoza
Mobility
Mendoza: 8.8
Modern top QBs: 9.2
He’s not just a runner.
He moves like a guy avoiding traffic on the LIE at 5pm.
Subtle. Efficient. Smart.
He slides in the pocket instead of bailing immediately.
That’s NFL-ready.
Winner: Slight edge to modern athletic QBs
But Mendoza is right there.
Decision Making
Mendoza: 9.5
Recent top QBs: 7.9
This is where Mendoza separates.
He:
- Doesn’t force hero balls
- Doesn’t panic throw
- Doesn’t try to win the Super Bowl every play
He actually plays… quarterback.
I know. Crazy concept.
Winner: Mendoza by a mile
Situation / Franchise Factor
This is HUGE.
Some QBs get:
- Great O-lines
- Elite WRs
- Smart coaching
Others get:
- Turnstile protection
- WRs running wrong routes
- Coaches fired every 11 minutes
If Mendoza lands:
- Stable coaching
- Good O-line
- Real WR1
We’re talking Pro Bowl ceiling quickly
If he lands in chaos?
He’ll still be good… just delayed.
Because bad franchises ruin quarterbacks faster than fantasy football group chats.
Statistical Projection (First 3 Years)
Year 1
3,700 yards
24 TD
11 INT
63% completion
Year 2
4,200 yards
29 TD
10 INT
66% completion
Year 3
4,500 yards
33 TD
9 INT
MVP chatter begins
Career Ceiling Comparison
Mendoza Ceiling:
Elite Franchise QB
Top 5 in league
Annual playoff contender
Average Top QB (last 5 drafts):
Very good
Inconsistent
Needs help
Bust Risk:
Mendoza: LOW
Others: MEDIUM-HIGH
Why?
Because decision-making translates.
Arm strength alone does not.
3rd & 8
Season on the line
Crowd going nuts
Who do I trust?
Mendoza.
He looks like a guy who:
- Reads coverage
- Moves defenders with eyes
- Delivers a strike
Not a guy who:
- Spins backwards
- Throws off back foot
- And hopes for TikTok magic
Is Mendoza the best QB of the last 5 drafts?
Talent: YES
Decision making: YES
Projection: YES
Bust risk: LOWEST
Ceiling: ELITE
Final Grade:
Mendoza — 9.5 Franchise Quarterback
After today’s Pro Day, this isn’t just hype anymore.
Mendoza looked:
Calm
Accurate
Smart
NFL ready
If he lands on the right team…
We’re not asking if he’s the best QB in the last 5 drafts…
We’re asking: How long until everyone pretends they always knew?
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