Cardinal in the NFL

Notables

• Stanford begins the 2020 National Football League season with 27 players on active, 53-man rosters, five on practice squads and three more on reserve lists, totaling 35 former Cardinal on NFL rosters. Stanford's 27 alumni on active rosters is tied for most in the Pac-12, while its 35 total is the second-most among any team in the Pac-12.
• Three different teams have four Stanford alumni on their active roster: Houston Texans, New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles.
• Stanford has had 37 players selected in the NFL Draft since 2012, the most in the Pac-12.
• Both Cardinal who were drafted in April made their rosters in Colby Parkinson (Seahawks, injured) and Casey Toohill (Eagles).
• Stanford has had eight tight ends drafted since 2010, the most in the country during that time.
• Over the last six NFL Drafts, Stanford has had 24 players drafted.
• In 11 consecutive drafts, multiple Cardinal have been taken, while at least one offensive and one defensive player have been selected in seven straight drafts.
• Stanford has had the most tight ends on NFL Kickoff Weekend active rosters for eight straight years (through 2019). 

Cardinal In The NFL