weekened report 002: a rising star
football players are on linkedin now and apparently KD has a burner account
Welcome to Weekend Report 002.
in case you missed the first report, here it is:
Think of this as another page ripped from my sports and wellness scrapbook, except this week’s didn’t come from a game.
Recently, I’ve looked into Fernando Mendoza, a quarterback at Indiana, who gained attention for using LinkedIn to announce his intention to enter the 2026 NFL Draft.
I thought using LinkedIn was a smart and quirky move. It also makes sense given how strong the athlete to brand pipeline has become. Being an athlete today isn’t just about the game, it’s about the culture and partnerships that surround it. It’s a reminder that even at the highest level of competition, having opportunities outside of your main job can make a huge difference long term.
Fernando’s story is really special. A two-star recruit from Miami who chose Indiana to rewrite his narrative. He wasn’t the headline coming out of high school. He wasn’t the safe bet. He chose the harder path and became the first player in Indiana school history to win the Heisman Trophy.
That alone is historic.
What stands out even more is what he represents. Beyond the accomplishments, he carries himself like a true leader. Humble. Kind. Calm. Underdog stories remind us that doubt is not destiny.
I’m really excited to see where he lands in the draft later this year (likely No.1 overall pick).
He had an incredible season where he led his team to an undefeated National Championship, so I’m sure plenty of teams will have their eyes on him heading into the draft.
I came across this video of the letter his mom wrote him before a big moment in his college career <3
what i’m watching
It’s a very Philly sports weekend for me. I’ve been catching up on what changes the Eagles (Go Birds!) are making this offseason and thought this video Jason Kelce made about the new Offensive Coordinator was really interesting.
After last season’s struggling offense, he’s suggesting there might be more hope for the Eagles next year (so fingers crossed). This will also be Jalen Hurts’ 7th Offensive Coordinator in his NFL career… but hey, 7th time’s a charm?
On a final note, I just saw something about KD having a burner account?!
Bleacher Report posted this and while I’m admittedly out of the loop on nearly everything NBA right now, should I be using this as a quick recap?
in my cart
Hatch alarm - i’ve have one for a while, but looking for an upgrade - improved my entire night-time routine
Anyway, in the meantime, I’ll be learning about the basics and positions in basketball
AH SO FUN! Soooo cool to see Fernando Mendoza in the report this week, I thought his use of LinkedIn is so novel and it always makes me laugh in a good way! I’m super, super excited to see where he ends up as well. I feel like in recent days I saw posts linking him that the landing spot might be the Raiders? Not sure if it’s true, though. I’m not fluent in the NFL Draft (maybe this is the year to be?)
And AHHH VJ ON A PODCASTTT I have to listen! :’)
And yay learning about the Knicks :D so so so fun!!! (I mean not rn we lost to the Pistons yesterday but besides that.. fun!) lmk if you ever want tips or recs for videos to watch to get into the team or anything :D