The 2026 NFL Combine opens in Indianapolis, with top QBs like Ty Simpson and Fernando Mendoza under scrutiny amid concerns over experience and performance.

The 2026 NFL Combine begins today in Indianapolis, with key prospects like quarterback Ty Simpson, expected to be selected in the first round, facing scrutiny over his limited college experience and recent decline. Despite strong early-season film, Simpson’s performance in the second half of 2025 has raised questions. Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman winner and top pick, is skipping throwing drills, shifting focus to other evaluations. Other quarterbacks, including LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier and North Dakota State’s Cole Payton, are also drawing attention as draft stock hinges on combine performances.