BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football’s time in the spotlight isn’t done yet.
Coming off a perfect national championship season, the Hoosiers could have double-digit players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft this weekend.
Here’s the latest updates on Indiana players at the draft:
How many Indiana football players have been picked in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Indiana football had two players selected in the first round for the first time in program history on Thursday night. The program had gone 22 years since last having a player drafted in the first round.
Fernando Mendoza drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted IU quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night in Pittsburgh. Here’s a look at a scouting report on Mendoza.
Omar Cooper Jr. drafted by the New York Jets
The New York Jets drafted Indiana football receiver Omar Cooper Jr. with the No. 30th pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night. The Jets traded back into the bottom of the first round to land IU’s former receiver. Here’s a look at a scouting report on Cooper.
Michael Niziolek is the Indiana beat reporter for The Bloomington Herald-Times. You can follow him on X @michaelniziolek and read all his coverage by clicking here.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Indiana football players picked in 2026 NFL draft: Tracking every player selected
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