Meet Drew Mestemaker, the walk-on QB following Fernando Mendoza’s path

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - DECEMBER 27: Quarterback Drew Mestemaker #17 of the North Texas Mean Green warms up before the Isleta New Mexico Bowl game against the San Diego State Aztecs at University Stadium on December 27, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Mean Green defeated the Aztecs 49-47. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images) | Getty Images In the sports world, we are fascinated with the idea of “the next.” For our purposes here, let’s keep the idea focused on quarterbacks in the NFL…