Cal alumni and the NFL draft

Former Cal offensive linemen Ryan O’Callaghan (tackle), Marvin Philip (center), and Aaron Merz (guard) have been selected in the NFL draft. O’Callaghan was selected in the fifth round (136th overall) by the New England Patriots. Philip was selected in the sixth round (201st overall) by the Pittsburg Steelers. Merz was selected in the seventh round (248th overall) by the Buffalo Bills. Congratulations to all of them.

In other news, there’s an article out about former Cal receiver Chase Lyman. Lyman was selected in the fourth round by the New Orleans Saints last year, and finally appears to be doing well enough to play. He suffered injury after injury throughout college and the NFL, but he was very good when healthy. Hopefully we’ll see him on the field next season.