His rise has been a fascinating journey, and it feels now like a forgone conclusion that Mendoza will be the first named called in the NFL Draft to the now Klint Kubiak-led Las Vegas Raiders.

The younger brother of Colts wideout Josh Downs is phenomenal in coverage with elite instincts and tackling ability to boot. I loved Malaki Starks out of Georgia last cycle, and Downs is even better. He'd be a grand slam addition to a defense out in Cincinnati that needs impact players.

After much hating from me and other fans, the Seminoles proved us all wrong by pulling out the win late Saturday night.