Fernando Mendoza's LinkedIn commercial has gone viral after he updated his profile during a disguised interview. He expressed gratitude for a new opportunity and readiness to work.
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Fernando Mendoza updated his LinkedIn during a commercial
His post expressed gratitude for a new opportunity
The commercial was disguised as an interview
The video went viral due to its unique presentation
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Fernando Mendoza
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!”
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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.
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New York Giants − LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State
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New Orleans Saints − WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
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Giants (from Cincinnati Bengals) − OL Francis Mauigoa, Miami (Fla.)
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Dallas Cowboys (from Dolphins) − S Caleb Downs, Ohio State
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Miami Dolphins (from Cowboys) − OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
Kadyn Proctor of Alabama poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected twelfth overall pick by the Miami Dolphins during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) − QB Ty Simpson, Alabama
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Baltimore Ravens − G Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers − DE Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (Fla.)
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Las Vegas Raiders – QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
The 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.
1 / 15
2026 NFL Draft picks so far in the first round
Las Vegas Raiders – QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
The 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.
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2026 NFL Draft picks so far in the first round
New York Jets – OLB/DE David Bailey, Texas Tech
David Bailey of Texas Tech poses after being selected second overall pick by the New York Jets during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
3 / 15
2026 NFL Draft picks so far in the first round
Arizona Cardinals − RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
Jeremiyah Love of Notre Dame poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected third overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
4 / 15
2026 NFL Draft picks so far in the first round
Tennessee Titans − WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State
Carnell Tate of Ohio State poses after being selected fourth overall pick by the Tennessee Titans during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
5 / 15
2026 NFL Draft picks so far in the first round
New York Giants − LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State
Arvell Reese of Ohio State celebrates after being selected fifth overall pick by the New York Giants during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
6 / 15
2026 NFL Draft picks so far in the first round
Kansas City Chiefs (from Browns) − CB Mansoor Delane, LSU
Mansoor Delane of LSU celebrates after being selected sixth overall pick by the Kansas City Chiefs during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
7 / 15
2026 NFL Draft picks so far in the first round
Washington Commanders − LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State
Sonny Styles of Ohio State poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Lynn Swann and Jerome Bettis after being selected seventh overall pick by the Washington Commanders during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
8 / 15
2026 NFL Draft picks so far in the first round
New Orleans Saints − WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
Jordyn Tyson of Arizona State poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected eighth overall pick by the New Orleans Saints during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
9 / 15
2026 NFL Draft picks so far in the first round
Cleveland Browns (from Chiefs) − OL Spencer Fano, Utah
Utah Utes offensive tackle Spencer Fano is selected by the Cleveland Browns as the number nine pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium.
10 / 15
2026 NFL Draft picks so far in the first round
Giants (from Cincinnati Bengals) − OL Francis Mauigoa, Miami (Fla.)
Francis Mauigoa of Miami poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected tenth overall pick by the New York Giants during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
11 / 15
2026 NFL Draft picks so far in the first round
Dallas Cowboys (from Dolphins) − S Caleb Downs, Ohio State
Caleb Downs of Ohio State celebrates after being selected eleventh overall pick by the Dallas Cowboys during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
12 / 15
2026 NFL Draft picks so far in the first round
Miami Dolphins (from Cowboys) − OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
Kadyn Proctor of Alabama poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected twelfth overall pick by the Miami Dolphins during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
13 / 15
2026 NFL Draft picks so far in the first round
Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) − QB Ty Simpson, Alabama
Ty Simpson of Alabama poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected thirteenth overall pick by the Los Angeles Rams during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
14 / 15
2026 NFL Draft picks so far in the first round
Baltimore Ravens − G Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
Penn State Nittany Lions offensive guard Olaivavega Ioane is selected by the Baltimore Ravens as the number 14 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium.
15 / 15
2026 NFL Draft picks so far in the first round
Tampa Bay Buccaneers − DE Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (Fla.)
Rueben Bain Jr. of Miami celebrates after being selected fifteenth overall pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 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 teammendoza@excelsm.com.’’
