Former Cal Golden Bears eye the 2024 NFL Draft with several players eligible. The draft will take place in Detroit at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Past drafts have seen consistent selections from Cal players, with a strong presence in pre-draft events this year.

By the Numbers
  • Cal has had 253 selections in the NFL and AFL Drafts combined, with at least one player drafted in 80 of the 88 years since 1936.
  • 27 first-round NFL Draft selections have come from Cal, including two No. 1 overall picks.
State of Play
  • The 2024 NFL Draft, featuring former Cal players, will be broadcast live on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and the NFL Network.
  • Cal currently has 15 former players on NFL rosters, with several players being first-round draft picks.
Bottom Line

Cal's strong presence in the NFL Draft, with a history of first-round selections, showcases the program's ability to produce top talent ready for the professional level.