Mendoza is an accurate thrower to all three levels who constantly goes to the right place with the ball. The offense uses plenty of RPOs, but Mendoza is an efficient operator in true dropback situations like on third down and in the red zone. He’s also a solid athlete and creator.

After the Los Angeles Rams survived a back-and-forth wild-card game Saturday against the Carolina Panthers, Sean McVay’s team has advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs for the fifth time in the last eight years.

Recent first-round picks made by Holmes include Tyleik Williams (2025), Terrion Arnold (2024), Jahmyr Gibbs and Jack Campbell (2023), Aidan Hutchinson and Jameson Williams (2022) and Penei Sewell (2021).

Ty Simpson's father told ESPN the Alabama QB had multiple offers to transfer, but they are confident he'll be a first-round draft pick.