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UCLA Football: The 2017 NFL Draft and Undrafted Free Agents Recap

By Michael Chavez

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Takkarist McKinley (UCLA) is selected as the number 26 overall pick to the Atlanta Falcons in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Takkarist McKinley (UCLA) is selected as the number 26 overall pick to the Atlanta Falcons in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive back Randall Goforth (3) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive back Randall Goforth (3) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Undrafted Free Agents

After the end of the 2017 NFL Draft, there were several Bruins who still managed to sign contracts with NFL teams. Thought he draft was over, the dream of playing professional ball did not die.

DT Eli Ankou – Houston Texans

LB Deon Hollins – Denver Broncos

CB Marcus Rios – Denver Broncos

WR Kenny Walker – Jacksonville Jaguars

WR/DB Ishmael Adams – Los Angeles Rams

S Randall Goforth – Philadelphia Eagles

That makes 11 total former UCLA Football players that have made the jump to the NFL. Just wow.

Next: The Way-Too-Early Top 5 UCLA Football Prospects for the 2018 NFL Draft

Congratulations to all the Bruins that we’re drafted or able to sign contracts with an NFL team.