Quick Info
| Profession | American football quarterback |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/10/2003 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
Latest News about Fernando Mendoza
13/12/2025
Fernando Mendoza won the 2025 Heisman Trophy while playing quarterback for Indiana, becoming the school’s first winner of the award. He defeated finalists from Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Vanderbilt in the voting and was recognized as the most outstanding player in college football that season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Fernando Gabriel Mendoza V |
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| Known For | Quarterback for Indiana; 2025 Heisman Trophy winner and 2026 first overall NFL Draft pick |
| Raised In | Miami, Florida |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 5" |
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| Weight | 225 lbs |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Christopher Columbus High School, Miami |
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| College | University of California, Berkeley |
| Later College | Indiana University |
Personal Life
| Birth Details | Born in Boston and raised in Miami |
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| Family Background | Cuban American |
Family
| Parents |
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| Siblings | Has two brothers |
| Brother | Alberto Mendoza |
Career
| College Career | Played at California before transferring to Indiana in 2025 |
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| Major Achievements | Won the 2025 Heisman Trophy |
| Draft | Selected first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders |
| Position | Quarterback |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised in Miami, Florida. | |
| 2. Transferred from California to Indiana before the 2025 season. | |
| 3. Won the Heisman Trophy in 2025. | |
| 4. Selected first overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. |