How Much Money is Fernando Mendoza Likely to Get If He Is the No. 1 Pick?

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How Much Money is Fernando Mendoza Likely to Get If He Is the No. 1 Pick?

If Mendoza is selected, he is projected to sign a four-year contract worth approximately $54,565,500. This deal, based on Spotrac’s 2026 NFL Rookie Scale, includes a massive signing bonus of roughly $36,144,000. In his debut season, Mendoza could earn about $9,921,000, with annual salaries increasing to over $17.3 million by the fourth year.


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