Overview
- LinkedIn told Front Office Sports it is working with Mendoza “in a more integrated capacity” and plans to continue the relationship.
- The deal followed a viral post in which Mendoza recapped Indiana’s 27-21 national title win over Miami, building on his roughly 167,000-following presence on the platform.
- After declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, Mendoza updated his profile photo with the site’s “Open to Work” banner and has said LinkedIn is the only social app on his phone besides YouTube.
- Mendoza won the Heisman after a season with 2,980 passing yards, 33 touchdowns and six rushing scores, fueling projections that he could be the No. 1 overall pick.
- Reports note the Raiders hold the top pick and that leaders including Mark Davis, Tom Brady and GM John Spytek have evaluated Mendoza, with the draft set for April in Pittsburgh.