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.

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).

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The Patriots will move on to the Divisional Round after beating the Los Angeles Chargers, 16-3, in a Sunday night AFC Wild Card showdown.

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