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Mendoza has opted to share the draft experience with his family in Miami so will not be among the 16 prospects attending the event in Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n
Five of those waiting for their name to be called are from the 2024 national champions Ohio State, four of whom are tipped to be among the first 10 picks – pass rusher Arvell Reese, <\/b>linebacker Sonny Styles<\/b>, wide receiver Carnell Tate<\/b> and safety Caleb Downs<\/b>.<\/p>\n
The strongest area in this year’s draft class is the defensive front, with pass rushers David Bailey<\/b> and Rueben Bain Jr<\/b> also expected to come off the board early.<\/p>\n
Otherwise there is depth at wide receiver, with Makai Lemon<\/b> and Jordyn Tyson<\/b> leading options, while Jeremiyah Love<\/b> is the top-rated running back.<\/p>\n
Lee Hunter’s<\/b> draft stock has risen after the defensive tackle, nicknamed ‘The Fridge’, interviewed well at the Combine.<\/p>\n
At 6ft 4in and 318lbs, he is not as imposing as the original ‘Fridge’, 1980s star William Perry, but he has had pre-draft visits with the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers.<\/p>\n
Two sets of non-twin brothers could also be selected in the same draft – Lorenzo Styles Jr and Sonny Styles, plus Logan and Spencer Fano.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n