Fernando Mendoza won over the hearts of sports fans on Saturday night when he was not only awarded the coveted Heisman Trophy, but also delivered a poignant and emotional speech that ended by encouraging the kids who feel "overlooked or underestimated" to keep chasing their dreams. Because who knows—they could one day end up Heisman winners themselves.
Speaking before reporters on Monday, Mendoza reflected on those remarks and shared that he actually took the inspiration for the monologue's main message from NFL receiver DeVonta Smith, who said similarly in his Heisman speech in 2020.
