The 2026 NFL Draft officially concluded after seven rounds on Saturday. And for the first time in 12 years, zero UCLA players heard their name called during the event.
UCLA’s top two draft-eligible prospects were offensive tackle Garrett DiGiorgio and defensive tackle Gary Smith III. Other prospects included safety Key Lawrence, linebacker Jon Jon Vaughns, defensive linemen Kechaun Bennett, Jacob Busic and Devin Aupiu, running backs Anthony Frias II and Jalen Berger, tight end Hudson Habermehl and wide receiver Titus Mokiao-Atimalala.
The Bruins have not had many first-round picks in the last few years. Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu was the No. 15 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and was the first Bruin to be selected in the first round since 2018.
UCLA’s top draft prospect in 2025 was linebacker Carson Schwesinger, who was the first pick in the second round last year. He went on to win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award while playing with the Cleveland Browns.
Although no UCLA player was drafted this year, Smith III signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent shortly after the conclusion of the draft on Saturday.
Vegas, baby! @whynotgs3 has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.#ProBruins #4sup pic.twitter.com/MCvzM0yNNR
Meanwhile, DiGiorgio agreed to terms with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
DUUUVAL!!! @_garrettdg has signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. #ProBruins #4sup pic.twitter.com/BFHjnP9Vcu
There is also still a chance that other Bruins could land a deal with an NFL team in the future.
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