Indiana football: NFL Draft Days 2-3 Recap
Indiana’s historic season continues into the NFL Draft, with a program record set for players selected.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Kaelon Black (8) rushes the ball against the Miami Hurricanes in the second half during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J.
Rebilas-Imagn Images Indiana football landed its second No. 1 overall pick in program history when Fernando Mendoza had his name called by the Oakland Raiders Thursday night . Omar Cooper Jr.
was also a first round selection, going No. 30 to the New York Jets. By Saturday night, a total of eight Hoosiers had been selected breaking the program record for number of players drafted in a single draft.
Though it won’t come as a surprise to anyone who watched Indiana’s historic 16-0 run, it’s yet another reminder of how special last year’s team was. Here’s where the Hoosiers are headed: D’Angelo Ponds, Rd. 2 – Pick 18 (50th overall) , New York Jets D’Angelo Ponds, who many thought could have been a first-rounder, instead will join his Indiana teammate Omar Cooper in New York.
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