In his career, Zendejas also played for the Houston Oilers, Los Angeles Rams, Atlanta Falcons, and San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).

As a junior, although he alternated at kicker with senior Tony Gonzales, he still managed to convert 7 field goals and 11 extra points in 12 games.

Although he could not play football while recovering from his injury, University of Nevada assistant coach John Smith recruited him based on what he did in high school.

He joined the National Football League when he was chosen by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL Players.

[6] He fell one missed extra point short of having the first "perfect season" for a kicker, a mark Gary Anderson reached seven years later.

He owns and operates Zendajas Mexican Restaurant in San Dimas, California known to be very popular with Rams fans during the regular season games.