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CAL FOOTBALL NEWS Web: calbears.com Thursday, April 28, 2021 Twitter: CalFootball Contacts: Kyle McRae, Jared Prescott Instagram: Cal_Football [email protected], 510-219-9390, @KyleatCal Hashtags: #GoBears, #FTJ [email protected], 510-701-8924

Golden Bears Have Had At Least One Player Selected In 32 Of Last 34 Years NFL Draft Thursday-Saturday

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The 2021 NFL Draft will be televised live on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network this Thursday-Saturday, April 29 – May 1. Thursday’s first round is slated to begin at 5 pm PT, while Friday’s second day featuring the second and third rounds starts at 4 pm PT. Rounds four through seven get underway Saturday at 9 am PT. Three former Cal players – Camryn Bynum, Jake Curhan and Zeandae Johnson – who played their last season of collegiate football with the Golden Bears in 2020 have professional football aspirations. Bynum and Curhan were official invites to the 2021 NFL Combine but the primary portion of the event was canceled due to COVID-19. All three took part in Cal’s Pro Day scheduled on March 18 with Bynum’s 4.49 time in the 40- yard dash highlighting the proceedings. The Golden Bears have had at least one player selected in 32 of the last 34 years of the NFL Draft. Extensive coverage of all former Cal football players selected in the 2021 NFL Draft and those that sign undrafted free agent contracts following the draft will be provided via the Cal Athletics social media outlets listed below and online at CalBears.com. Undrafted free agent signings will not be publicized by Cal Athletics prior to an official announcement from the NFL team.

Camryn Bynum, CB, 6-0, 200, Corona, CA (Centennial HS) Cal – 2016-20; Undergraduate Degree – American Studies (December 2020) – The only Cal player to start all 42 games from 2017-20 with each of his starts at as he posted career totals of 188 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss (-16 yards), 0.5 sacks (-5 yards), six that he returned for a combined 20 yards, 29 pass breakups and 35 passes defended, with his 29 career pass breakups ranking fifth in school history – Recorded a career-high 63 tackles and 3.0 tackles for loss (career-high-tying -5 yards) while playing in and starting a career-high-tying all 13 games as a junior – Earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors in a vote of ’s coaches as a 2020 senior when he started all four games and contributed 19 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss (-3 yards), one that he returned for a career-high and career-long 20 yards, and two pass breakups in a season shortened to four games for Cal due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Jake Curhan, OL, 6-6, 330, Larkspur, CA (Redwood HS) Cal – 2016-20; Undergraduate Degree – Business Administration (December 2020) – A two-time honorable mention All-Pac-12 selection in his final two campaigns as a 2019 junior and 2020 senior – Started 40 of 42 possible games all at right including a career-high-tying all 13 as both a 2018 sophomore and junior – Had a string of 39 consecutive starts that spanned all 38 games of three consecutive seasons from 2017-19 and his 2020 season-opener as a senior at UCLA snapped when he did not start the next two back-to-back contests at Oregon State and vs. Stanford due to COVID-19 protocols but did return to the starting lineup for the final collegiate contest of his career in a home win against Oregon

Zeandae Johnson, DL, 6-4, 290, Fresno, CA (Central HS) Cal – 2015-20; Undergraduate Degrees – American studies and Legal Studies (December 2020) – Played in 41 career games and started 18 contests during six seasons at Cal from 2015-20 – Posted career totals of 59 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss (-40 yards), 5.5 sacks (-32 yards), one forced , nine hurries, three pass breakups and two passes defended – Granted a sixth season of eligibility by the NCAA in 2020 due to a medical hardship that caused him to miss both the entire 2015 and 2017 campaigns due to injury – Had career highs of 29 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss (-26 yards), 3.5 sacks (-25 yards), two pass breakups, two passes defended, one forced fumble and five quarterback hurries while playing in a career-high-tying all 13 games for the second consecutive campaign as a junior in a season that culminated with a Defensive Player of the Game performance in a Redbox Bowl victory over Illinois – Started all four games in a 2020 senior season shortened by COVID-19 and contributed eight tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss (-1 yard) and one quarterback hurry

Cal Football NFL Draft Notes

• Cal has had 241 players selected in the NFL Draft since the event began in 1936 including 27 first-round selections and two No. 1 overall picks in ( Rams, 2016) and (, 1975). • Cal’s six quarterbacks selected in the first round of the NFL Draft is tied for the third-most by any program behind only Notre Dame (9) and USC (7) while equaling Stanford (6). Cal’s list of first-round quarterbacks includes (1965 – No. 5, ), Bartkowski, Rich Campbell (1981 – No. 6, ), (2003 – No. 19, ), (2005 – No. 24, Green Bay Packers) and Goff. • Prior to Goff’s 2016 selection the most recent first-round NFL Draft pick from Cal was , who was taken by the in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft with the No. 24 overall selection. • Cal has five first-round NFL Draft picks currently on rosters. Jordan and Rodgers remain with the teams they were drafted by in the first round of their respective drafts while (2009 – No. 21, ), Tyson Alualu (2010 – No. 10, ) and Jared Goff (2016 – No. 1, ) – have been with more than one team with Mack now a member of the 49ers after having also played with Atlanta Falcons and Alualu on the roster of the Steelers. A sixth – – is currently a free agent. • The most Cal players selected in a single NFL Draft were the 10 chosen in 1952, while Cal's six players picked in the 1977, 2008 and 2012 drafts are tied for the second-most in school history.

Cal Football This Day In The NFL Draft

• January 28, 1975 – Steve Bartkowski (Atlanta Falcons) became first Cal player to be selected No. 1 overall • April 19, 1997 – Cal had two players selected in first round of NFL Draft and two in the top 20 for second straight year – (#13, ) and (#19, ) … second time in school history and two in the top 20 for second straight year • April 20, 1996 – Cal had two players selected in first round of NFL Draft for first time – (#12, ) and (#16, ) … also first time in school history two in the top 20 • April 21, 2001 – became Cal’s first top-10 overall selection in 20 years when he was taken #7 overall by the hometown • April 22, 2010 – Last time Cal had two players selected in first round of NFL Draft - Tyson Alualu (#10, Jacksonville Jaguars) and (#30, ) • April 26, 2003 – Cal had two players selected in first round of NFL Draft - Kyle Boller (#19, Baltimore Ravens) and (#31, Oakland Raiders) • April 27, 2012 – Last time Cal had two players selected in second round – (Cleveland Browns) and () • April 27, 1983 – became Cal’s only player to ever be selected as Mr. Irrelevant (final player taken in NFL Draft) when he was drafted by the Giants in the 12th round (#335 overall) • April 28, 2016 – Jared Goff (Los Angeles Rams) becomes second Cal player to be selected No. 1 overall • April 28-29, 2011 – Last time Cal had a player selected in each of first three rounds – Cameron Jordan first round (New Orleans Saints), second round (), third round (Jacksonville Jaguars)

Cal Football Year-By-Year Draft Selections (241 NFL, 4 AFL) … As Of April 29, 2021 (according to ProFootballReference.com)

Year Round Overall Pick Name Team (League NFL Unless Noted) Position 2020 3 68 S 4 134 Jaylinn Hawkins Atlanta Falcons S 6 202 Cardinals LB 2019 No Cal Selections 2018 7 225 Devante Downs Minnesota Vikings LB 7 232 James Looney Green Bay Packers DE 2017 3 87 QB 4 141 New York Jets WR 7 241 Khalfani Muhammad RB 2016 1 1 Jared Goff Los Angeles Rams QB 5 163 Green Bay Packers WR 7 237 Daniel Lasco New Orleans Saints RB 7 243 Kenny Lawler WR 2015 No Cal Selections 2014 3 98 Richard Rodgers Green Bay Packers TE 4 126 Khairi Fortt New Orleans Saints LB 2013 3 76 San Diego Chargers WR 4 107 Brian Schwenke Tennessee Titans C 5 145 Steve Williams San Diego Chargers DB 7 247 Marc Anthony Baltimore Ravens DB 2012 2 37 Mitchell Schwartz Cleveland Browns T 2 46 Mychal Kendricks Philadelphia Eagles LB 3 70 Bryan Anger Jacksonville Jaguars P 5 166 Marvin Jones WR 7 216 D.J. Campbell DB 7 219 Trevor Guyton Minnesota Vikings DE 2011 1 24 Cameron Jordan New Orleans Saints DE 2 56 Shane Vereen New England Patriots RB 3 93 DB 6 189 LB 2010 1 10 Tyson Alualu Jacksonville Jaguars DT 1 30 Jahvid Best Detroit Lions RB 7 225 Syd’Quan Thompson Denver Broncos DB 2009 1 21 Alex Mack Cleveland Browns C 7 235 Zack Follett Detroit Lions LB 7 248 Cameron Morrah Seattle Seahawks TE 2008 2 49 DeSean Jackson Philadelphia Eagles WR 3 85 Craig Stevens Tennessee Titans TE 3 98 Thomas DeCoud Atlanta Falcons DB 4 126 Lavelle Hawkins Tennessee Titans WR 6 184 Mike Gibson Philadelphia Eagles T 7 233 Seattle Seahawks RB 2007 1 12 Marshawn Lynch RB 3 85 Brandon Mebane Seattle Seahawks DT 3 95 Dante Hughes Indianapolis Colts DB 6 192 Desmond Bishop Green Bay Packers LB 2006 5 136 Ryan O’Callaghan New England Patriots T 6 201 Marvin Philip C 7 248 Aaron Merz Buffalo Bills G 2005 1 24 Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers QB 2 44 J.J. Arrington RB 4 118 Chase Lyman New Orleans Saints WR 4 135 Indianapolis Colts DB 6 212 Ryan Riddle Oakland Raiders LB 2004 5 151 Mark Wilson Washington Redskins T 7 208 Adimchinobe Echemandu Cleveland Browns RB

2003 1 19 Kyle Boller Baltimore Ravens QB 1 31 Nnamdi Asomugha Oakland Raiders DB 6 184 Scott Tercero St. Louis Rams G 7 239 Tully Banta-Cain New England Patriots LB 2002 2 53 Langston Walker Oakland Raiders T 5 143 Scott Fujita Kansas City Chiefs LB 2001 1 7 Andre Carter San Francisco 49ers DE 4 120 Denver Broncos P 2000 1 15 Deltha O'Neal Denver Broncos DB 6 192 John Romero Philadelphia Eagles C 7 215 Sekou Sanyika Arizona Cardinals LB 7 217 Jeremiah Parker New York Giants DE 1999 3 76 Marquis Smith Cleveland Browns DB 4 97 John Welbourn Philadelphia Eagles G 4 102 Dameane Douglas Oakland Raiders WR 5 150 John McLaughlin Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE 1998 2 58 Jeremy Newberry San Francisco 49ers C 4 112 Brandon Whiting Philadelphia Eagles DE 6 169 Bobby Shaw Seattle Seahawks WR 7 223 Tarik Smith Dallas Cowboys RB 1997 1 13 Tony Gonzalez Kansas City Chiefs TE 1 19 Tarik Glenn Indianapolis Colts T 4 110 Kansas City Chiefs QB 1996 1 12 Regan Upshaw Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE 1 16 Duane Clemons Minnesota Vikings DE 2 40 Je’Rod Cherry New Orleans Saints DB 5 160 Iheanyi Uwaezuoke San Francisco 49ers WR 7 211 Ben Lynch Kansas City Chiefs C 1995 4 119 Dave Barr Philadelphia Eagles QB 5 164 Jerrott Willard Kansas City Chiefs LB 6 176 Brian Thure Washington Redskins T 1994 1 19 Minnesota Vikings T 2 32 Eric Mahlum Indianapolis Colts G 3 85 San Francisco 49ers K 3 103 Eric Zomalt Philadelphia Eagles DB 5 141 Issac Booth Cleveland Browns DB 1993 1 16 Indianapolis Colts WR 3 73 Los Angeles Rams RB 6 145 Chidi Ahanotu Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE 1992 2 49 Troy Auzenne Chicago Bears T 7 183 David Wilson Minnesota Vikings DB 8 222 Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB 10 277 Steve Gordon New England Patriots C 1991 3 64 James Richards Dallas Cowboys G 6 147 Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT 9 237 Anthony Wallace New Orleans Saints RB 9 244 Robbie Keen Kansas City Chiefs K 11 302 Ernie Rogers G 1990 4 84 Troy Taylor New York Jets QB 1989 2 54 Dave Zawatson Chicago Bears G 4 108 Darryl Ingram Minnesota Vikings TE 5 138 Natu Tuatagaloa Cincinnati Bengals DE 6 167 Steve Hendrickson San Francisco 49ers LB 11 297 Joe Nelms Chicago Bears DT 1988 1 12 Ken Harvey Phoenix Cardinals LB 9 229 Scott Tabor Los Angeles Raiders P 9 232 Brain Bedford Dallas Cowboys WR 1987 5 122 Pittsburgh Steelers LB 6 168 Doug Riesenberg New York Giants T 1986 No Cal Selections 1985 12 335 Ray Noble Miami Dolphins DB

1984 1 20 David Lewis Detroit Lions TE 2 44 Chicago Bears LB 3* 66 Byron Smith Indianapolis Colts DE 3* 72 John Sullivan Green Bay Packers DB 1983 2 30 Harvey Salem Houston Oilers T 3 68 Reggie Camp Cleveland Browns DE 4 105 Wes Howell New York Jets TE 10 269 Tim Lucas St. Louis Cardinals LB 12 335 John Tuggle New York Giants RB 1982 No Cal Selections 1981 1 6 Rich Campbell Green Bay Packers QB 10 273 Pat Graham Dallas Cowboys DT 11 288 Holden Smith Baltimore Colts WR 1980 2 52 Daryle Skaugstad Houston Oilers NT 5 122 Paul Jones Minnesota Vikings RB 7 185 Joe Rose Miami Dolphins TE 9 243 Greg Bracelin Denver Broncos LB 1979 4 109 Ralph DeLoach Dallas Cowboys DE 9 228 Bob Rozier St. Louis Cardinals DE 1978 6 165 Jesse Thompson Detroit Lions WR 8 206 Jim Breech Detroit Lions K 8 212 George Freitas Chicago Bears TE 12 317 Leo Bidermann Cleveland Browns T 1977 1 15 Ted Albrecht Chicago Bears T 2 33 Wesley Walker New York Jets WR 5 115 Buffalo Bills QB 5 139 Jeff Barnes Oakland Raiders LB 11 297 Phil Heck Denver Broncos LB 12 332 Greg Peters Dallas Cowboys G 1976 1 3 New Orleans Saints RB 4 100 San Francisco 49ers WR 16 434 Jack Harrison San Diego Chargers G 1975 1 1 Steve Bartkowski Atlanta Falcons QB 9 228 Dallas Hickman Washington Redskins DE 11 281 Howard Strickland Los Angeles Rams RB 1974 12 289 Sam Williams San Diego Chargers DB 12 290 Jeff Sevy Chicago Bears T 1973 3 77 Bob Kampa Buffalo Bills DT 8 192 Loren Toews Pittsburgh Steelers LB 9 231 Steve Sweeney Oakland Raiders WR 1972 1 2 Sherman White Cincinnati Bengals DE 1971 7 159 Phil Croyle Houston Oilers LB 12 296 Greg Hendren Green Bay Packers G 15 386 Bob Richards Miami Dolphins G 1970 16 398 Gary Fowler St. Louis Cardinals RB 1969 2 39 Ed White Minnesota Vikings G 4 95 Mike McCaffrey Minnesota Vikings LB 15 390 Wayne Stewart New York Jets TE 17 418 Paul Williams Atlanta Falcons RB 1968 16 415 John Frantz Buffalo Bills C 1967 8 197 John Beasley Minnesota Vikings TE 1966 5 68 Dan Berry Philadelphia Eagles HB 8 121 Dan Goich St. Louis Cardinals DT 18 159 Gerry Mosher New York Jets (AFL) E 1965 1 5 Craig Morton Dallas Cowboys QB 10 75 Craig Morton Oakland Raiders (AFL) QB 8 106 Stan Dzura Los Angeles Rams T 14 107 Loren Hawley Oakland Raiders (AFL) DB 13 173 Jack Schraub Dallas Cowboys E 1964 No Cal Selections 1963 No Cal Selections

1962 13 97 George Pierovich Oakland Raiders (AFL) FB 11 145 Bob Wills Pittsburgh Steelers E 13 176 George Pierovich San Francisco 49ers FB 19 266 Jerry Scattini Green Bay Packers B 1961 No Cal Selections 1960 8 85 Wayne Crow St. Louis Cardinals HB 1959 18 209 Washington Redskins QB 26 310 Frank Doretti New York Giants C 1958 2 17 Proverb Jacobs Philadelphia Eagles T/DT 1957 6 67 Harley Martin Cleveland Browns T 1956 4 48 Jim Carmichael Los Angeles Rams E 28 328 Jerry Drew San Francisco 49ers B 1955 4 45 Matt Hazeltine San Francisco 49ers LB 12 139 Jim Hanifan Los Angeles Rams E 16 183 Hal Norris Washington Redskins LB 19 226 John Garzoli San Francisco 49ers T 1954 8 86 Paul Larson Chicago Cardinals QB 14 167 Sammy Williams San Francisco 49ers B 23 274 Don Marks Los Angeles Rams B 1953 1 4 Johnny Olszewski Chicago Cardinals FB 3 34 Don Johnson Philadelphia Eagles HB 17 199 Bob Beal Chicago Bears E 19 218 Bill Powell Baltimore Colts B 1952 1 2 Les Richter Dallas Texans LB 6 65 Dick LemMon Philadelphia Eagles B 7 81 Don Robison San Francisco 49ers B 11 131 Charlie Harris New York Giants C 17 203 Bob Karpe New York Giants T 18 211 Ed Bartlett Washington Redskins E 24 286 Ralph Kreuger San Francisco 49ers T 29 343 John Pappa Washington Redskins B 29 347 Jim Dillon New York Giants B 29 349 Gerry Perry Los Angeles Rams T/DT/DE/G 1951 2 17 Pete Schabarum San Francisco 49ers HB 12 137 Jim Monachino San Francisco 49ers HB 19 231 Ray Solari Cleveland Browns G 1950 10 127 Bob Celeri San Francisco 49ers QB 17 214 Jim Cullom Washington Redskins G 19 245 Forest Klein San Francisco 49ers G 26 339 Rod Franz Philadelphia Eagles G 29 373 Bill Montagne Chicago Cardinals B 1949 7 67 Jon Baker Los Angeles Rams DG/LB/G 15 148 Gene Frassetto Washington Redskins T 24 238 Jim Cullom Washington Redskins G 1948 19 173 Bob Hileman Chicago Bears C 23 213 Jack Swaner Philadelphia Eagles B 29 272 Frank Van Deren Chicago Bears E 1947 14 125 Jim Turner Chicago Bears T 23 211 Ron Sockolov Green Bay Packers T 25 233 Bob Dal Porto Los Angeles Rams B 25 235 John Cunningham Chicago Bears E 1946 6 50 Newell (Ace) Oestreich Los Angeles Rams B 7 54 Wendell Beard Chicago Bears T 29 278 Bill Agnew Detroit Lions B 31 294 Sarkis Takesian Washington Redskins B 1945 5 37 Roger Harding Cleveland Rams C 8 67 John Dodds Brooklyn Dodgers G 16 164 Harry Pieper Green Bay Packers C 1944 23 237 Bill Reinhard Washington Redskins B 1943 8 63 John Ferguson Brooklyn Dodgers E 9 79 Jim Jurkovich Chicago Bears B

31 293 Brunel Christensen Green Bay Packers T 1942 5 34 Bob Reinhard Chicago Cardinals T/FB 1941 14 124 Bill Elmore Cleveland Rams B 1940 6 50 Lou Smith New York Giants B 11 97 Lee Artoe Chicago Bears T 1939 4 30 Brooklyn Dodgers B 6 48 Dave Anderson Washington Redskins B 18 170 Will Dolman New York Giants E 1938 3 24 Washington Redskins B 4 27 John Meek Philadelphia Eagles B 4 30 Chicago Cardinals C 6 43 Brooklyn Dodgers E 1937 No Cal Selections 1936 6 47 Larry Lutz Boston Redskins T *Supplemental Draft

Cal Football Players Currently On NFL Rosters (22) … As Of April 29, 2021 (According To ProFootballReference.com And ESPN.com)

Name Team Position Keenan Allen Los Angeles Chargers WR Tyson Alualu Pittsburgh Steelers DE Stephen Anderson Los Angeles Chargers TE Bryan Anger Dalas Cowboys P Ian Bunting Arizona Cardinals TE Ashtyn Davis New York Jets S Trevor Davis WR Devante Downs New York Giants LB Jared Goff Detroit Lions QB Jaylinn Hawkins Atlanta Falcons S DeSean Jackson Los Angeles Rams WR Marvin Jones Jr. Jacksonville Jaguars WR Cameron Jordan New Orleans Saints DE Jordan Kunaszyk Washington Football Team LB Patrick Laird Miami Dolphins RB James Looney Green Bay Packers TE Alex Mack San Francisco 49ers C Patrick Mekari Baltimore Ravens G Khalfani Muhammad Arizona Cardinals RB Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers QB Evan Weaver Arizona Cardinals LB Davis Webb Buffalo Bills QB