The New York Giants and New York Jets were recently predicted to pull off a blockbuster trade in the 2026 NFL draft that would allow the latter to move up for a franchise quarterback.

Led by Mendoza, the Hoosiers won their first outright Big Ten crown since 1945, and he is expected to become the school’s first Heisman winner Saturday night. The school’s only other finalist was running back Anthony Thompson in 1989.

As things stand right now, the Giants own the No. 1 pick in next year’s NFL Draft, but the latest ESPN Mock Draft has some excitement brewing at the top. ESPN’s Field Yates has the Jets trading three picks,

In the latest 2026 NFL mock draft from Field Yates, the New York Giants make a massive trade with the New York Jets.

On Jets Mailbag, Jeane Coakley and Connor Hughes answer fan questions about the Jets and the cost to move to the top spot in the NFL Draft.

Mendoza, Pavia and Sayin — the three best quarterbacks in college football this season — were not on the Heisman radar heading into the year. Mendoza was a transfer from Cal, and Sayin was a redshirt freshman first-time starter.