Jayden Mandal is back in the QB fight at Fresno State after a serious arm surgery comeback
In 2026, Jayden Mandal is fighting for Fresno State’s starting quarterback job again after missing time and returning from surgery on his throwing arm, including repairs to his UCL and labrum. He’s a local Clovis product with real toughness and staying power, and the Bulldogs clearly trust his competitiveness enough to keep him in the mix. The upside is the arm talent and grit; the caution flag is that his on-field production has been extremely limited so far, so he’s more intriguing as a rebound candidate than a proven answer.
