Report: Georgia Tech in mix for QB Alberto Mendoza, brother of Heisman winner
Georgia Tech has a chance to land Indiana backup quarterback Alberto Mendoza, younger brother of Heisman Trophy winner and Hoosiers starting quarterback Fernando Mendoza, according to Matt Zenitz at CBS Sports.
Alberto Mendoza entered the transfer portal Tuesday morning, less than a day after Indiana claimed the national championship with a 27-21 victory over Miami.
Mendoza has three seasons of eligibility remaining. He threw for 286 yards, rushed for 190 yards and accounted for six touchdowns in nine appearances this season.
Zenitz reported “Georgia Tech is among the early teams to watch with Alberto Mendoza.” Zenitz also reported that Duke was in contention.
Tech notably graduates quarterback Haynes King and lost backup quarterback Aaron Philo to the transfer portal. Philo followed former Tech offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner to Florida.
Tech has yet to sign a quarterback out of the transfer portal this offseason. The current options at quarterback for the Yellow Jackets are:
- Graham Knowles, who has completed one collegiate pass: an 84-yard touchdown pass against Gardner-Webb.
- Grady Adamson, a freshman who has yet to play in a collegiate game.
- Cole Bergeron, a 4-star prospect from Louisiana.
Tech hosted Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula, but he ended up transferring to Virginia.
About the Author
Caitlyn Stroh-Page is the senior sports editor high school sports and college football at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Her resume includes stops at Sports Illustrated Kids, Scout.com, The (Macon) Telegraph, the Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader and the Athens Banner-Herald. A South Georgia native, Stroh-Page lives in the Athens area.
