Five former UCLA football players were drafted this year, including three on Saturday, but another Bruin found a home Saturday night after the draft.Defensive back Brandon Sermons signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent, he confirmed to the Daily Bruin. Read more...
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May 10, 9:57 pm
DB Brandon Sermons signs with Cardinals as undrafted free agent
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May 10, 3:30 pm
Former UCLA LB Zumwalt reacts to being drafted by Steelers
Through 191 picks in the 2014 NFL draft, four UCLA football players had been selected. Jordan Zumwalt was not among them. The senior linebacker watched as teammates Anthony Barr, Xavier Su’a-Filo, Cassius Marsh and Shaq Evans found their NFL homes. Read more...
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May 10, 2:19 pm
Pittsburgh Steelers select UCLA’s Zumwalt with 192nd pick
Drafted 192nd overall, UCLA linebacker Jordan Zumwalt is now a Pittsburgh Steeler. Zumwalt’s football identity features versatility and a penchant for splash plays. He started all 13 games in 2013, playing inside and outside, for the Bruins, forcing three fumbles and notching two interceptions while serving as one of UCLA’s leaders in reel-worthy tackles. Read more...
Photo: Linebacker Jordan Zumwalt waited longer than expected to be drafted but finally heard his name called on Saturday. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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May 10, 10:10 am
Shaquelle Evans goes to New York Jets in fourth round of draft
Wide receiver Shaquelle Evans is going to the New York Jets after being selected in the fourth round with the 116th overall pick. Read more...
Photo: Wide receiver Shaquelle Evans was UCLA’s leading receiver in 2013. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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May 10, 9:57 am
Cassius Marsh drafted by Seattle Seahawks as 108th overall pick
Defensive end Cassius Marsh will join the reigning Super Bowl champions after being drafted 108th overall by the Seattle Seahawks. Read more...
Photo: Defensive end Cassius Marsh (blue) was the first Bruin selected on the third day of the draft. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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May 9, 4:35 pm
Su’a-Filo selected by Houston Texans in second round of NFL draft
Xavier Su’a-Filo quickly found a home Friday, as the UCLA guard was selected by the Houston Texans with the first pick of the second round. Su’a-Filo was the highest drafted UCLA offensive lineman since Jonathan Ogden was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in 1996. Read more...
Photo: Offensive guard Xavier Su’a-Filo was the first name called Friday, selected by the Houston Texans. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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May 8, 9:10 pm
UCLA’s Anthony Barr drafted by Minnesota Vikings as No. 9 pick
On Thursday night, former UCLA outside linebacker Anthony Barr was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the ninth overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. Read more...
Photo: Outside linebacker Anthony Barr was selected ninth overall, proving wrong the many NFL drafts analysts who projected to go much later. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)