Zach Ertz
Stepfan Taylor
Levine Toilolo
Three Stanford football players were selected in the 2013 NFL Draft last weekend with tight ends ZACH ERTZ and LEVINE TOILOLO being called alongside running back STEPFAN TAYLOR.
Ertz was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 35th overall pick (third pick of the second round); Toilolo was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 36th pick of the fourth round (133rd overall); and Taylor was called upon by Arizona with the 7th pick of the fifth round (140th overall).
It marked the fourth straight year that Stanford had at least three players drafted.
Ertz said he is excited about playing for Philadelphia. “My mom and dad were both born in Pennsylvania, so it feels like this very cool circle of life. I can’t stop thinking about how the Pac-12 gave me my start, and now I will be able to keep playing for a coach that I respected since I started at Stanford. Thank you all for your support,” Ertz said.
“I’m beyond excited right now. I’m looking forward to being a part of the Falcons organization,” said Toilolo. “I can’t wait to get out there to Atlanta, get to work and be a part of this team.”
For his part, Taylor called it a blessing to be a part of the Arizona Cardinals’ organization. “This is the perfect situation for me. I want to thank the Stanford family for the last four years, all of their support and best wishes.”
In addition, six players will get their chance to play professionally after being signed to free agent or rookie minicamp contracts with NFL teams.
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