It must be a busy night for Fernando Mendoza, but somehow he still found time to update his LinkedIn account.
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.
Fernando Mendoza with a LinkedIn Commercial is elite marketing 😂 pic.twitter.com/jz1Cnwmvem
His account quickly started piling up with replies. Near the top of the list: Derek Carr, the Raiders' former starting quarterback.
Wrote Arman Marchiel, “Absolutely flabbergasted by your vocational accomplishments. Cheers.’’
There you have it, Raider Nation. Finally, a starting quarterback with vocational chops.
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.
New York Jets – OLB/DE David Bailey, Texas TechDavid 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.
Arizona Cardinals − RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre DameJeremiyah 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.
Tennessee Titans − WR Carnell Tate, Ohio StateCarnell 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.
New York Giants − LB Arvell Reese, Ohio StateArvell 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.
Kansas City Chiefs (from Browns) − CB Mansoor Delane, LSUMansoor 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.
Washington Commanders − LB Sonny Styles, Ohio StateSonny 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.
New Orleans Saints − WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona StateJordyn 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.
Cleveland Browns (from Chiefs) − OL Spencer Fano, UtahUtah Utes offensive tackle Spencer Fano is selected by the Cleveland Browns as the number nine pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium.
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.
Dallas Cowboys (from Dolphins) − S Caleb Downs, Ohio StateCaleb 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.
Miami Dolphins (from Cowboys) − OT Kadyn Proctor, AlabamaKadyn 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, AlabamaTy 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.