Fernando Mendoza LinkedIn commercial, post go viral

Josh Peter, USA TODAYFri, April 24, 2026 at 2:10 AM UTC

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Fernando Mendoza LinkedIn commercial, post go viral

It must be a busy night for Fernando Mendoza, but somehow he still found time to update his LinkedIn account.

Yeah, that’s right.

During a commercial disguised as an interview, Mendoza held up his phone that revealed the following post: “It’s official. Grateful for the opportunity and ready to get to work!”

The Las Vegas Raiders, who selected him first overall in the NFL draft, are not yet listed under "Experience,'' but maybe it's premature for that.

His account quickly started piling up with replies. Near the top of the list: Derek Carr, the Raiders' former starting quarterback.

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Not everybody was focused on football.

Wrote Arman Marchiel, “Absolutely flabbergasted by your vocational accomplishments. Cheers.’’

There you have it, Raider Nation. Finally, a starting quarterback with vocational chops.

1 / 02026 NFL Draft picks so far in the first round

1. Las Vegas Raiders – QB Fernando Mendoza, IndianaThe first round of the 2026 NFL Draft brings franchise‑defining moments as teams make their selections from the top of the board.See how picks 1 through 32 came off the clock as the next generation of NFL talent enters the league.Above, A detailed view of the stage showing a still of Fernando Mendoza of the Indiana on screen after being selected first overall pick by the Las Vegas Raiders during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

By the way, Mendoza acknowledged his new fan base, posting online a short video shouting out Raider Nation and that he was ready to work. And if he shows the same work ethic on the football field as he showed on social media, the Raiders are in good hands.

If you can’t reach Mendoza directly or through LinkedIn, his bio did include this: “For any inquiries, please contact me at [email protected].’’

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