Some professional athletes love Instagram and putting their lives on there. Showing off their newest purchase or sprawling luxuriously on the beach somewhere in Cancun.
Others love X, formerly Twitter, where they can mix it up with the fans and post their favorite memes while arguing with a random hater with an anime profile picture on how they don’t know ball.
Some love Snapchat. A few are on Threads. Bluesky continues to grow.
Projected No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft quarterback Fernando Mendoza, though?
Forget all of those.
He’s a LinkedIn guy.
The goofingly charming leader of the national champions, Indiana Hoosiers, and the reigning Heisman winner loves the job-connecting social media platform above any other website on the internet.
And following his declaration to enter the NFL draft, his first move was not only to post on the website and update his status, but to make an unorthodox partnership with the white-collar social media site.
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“As a quarterback for Indiana Football, I apply a strong foundation in leadership, time management, and communication to excel both on and off the field,” the Hoosiers QB pens in his LinkedIn profile. “I’m passionate about leveraging my background in business, real estate, and finance to build a career that combines strategic thinking, teamwork, and community impact.
“I take pride in fostering positive team culture, adapting to new environments, and driving success through preparation, accountability, and collaboration.”
LinkedIn confirmed to Front Office Sports that it has officially struck an agreement with the possible future Las Vegas Raider on taking his profile to the next level.
“We’re working with Fernando in a more integrated capacity,” said LinkedIn. “We’re excited to continue working with him moving forward.”
On Mendoza’s profile, it lists his numerous accomplishments, including the Heisman, and the schools he has attended throughout his long journey to where he is now.
With his profile set to “Open to Work,” he will wait until April’s draft in Pittsburgh to see where he will set up his new location for the foreseeable future.