I'm not a fan of Mendoza but I'll trust some contacts I have that are scouts and independent CFB analysts and grading these guys
Mendoza is currently QB1 in the portal in their eyes, 1 of the 3 people in that space that I've talked to is going die on the Jackson Arnold hill, but has Mendoza at 2.
Serious lack of weapons at WR and a porous OL. Overall, a smart kid, good decision maker, and has arm talent. Very tall to see the field.
Not gonna get Cam Ward with Mendoza and there won't be another one in the portal. I'm not sure how far ahead of Emory I would rate him, it could truly be very close, but I know Mendoza's floor and Emory's is uncertain. The coaches probably have a decent idea as they've seen him more but there's no way to know for sure without game reps and he has 2 games and Mendoza has 2 full seasons of games.
Not a chance I'm going into next year with our schedule, mounting pressure, and a lot on the line with an untested QB. If Mendoza is the answer, I'd be indifferent but more confident than I am with Emory.