UA defensive back Dane Cruikshank became Arizona's 20th NFL Draft pick over the last 10 years on Saturday.
Arizona cornerback Dane Cruikshank (9) celebrates after coming down with an interception against Washington in the third quarter during their Pac-12 game at Arizona Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily StarDefensive back Dane Cruikshank broke Arizona's NFL Draft drought on Saturday after being selected by the Tennessee Titans at No. 152 overall in the fifth round. Here's a look at the 20 Arizona Wildcats drafted since 2008:
Arizona Wildcats defensive back Dane Cruikshank (9) bears down on Washington State Cougars wide receiver Kyle Sweet (17) during the third quarter.
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily StarPosition: Defensive back
Drafted: 2018, 5th round, 152nd overall, Titans
Position: Safety
Drafted: 2016, 6th round, 219th overall, Broncos
Current NFL team: Denver Broncos
Position: Linebacker
Drafted: 2016, 7th round, 250th overall, Cleveland Browns
Current NFL team: Arizona Cardinals
Position: Running back
Drafted: 2014, 4th round, 117th overall, Bears
Current NFL team: Free agent
Position: Cornerback
Drafted: 2014, 5th round, 157th overall, Steelers
Current NFL team: Oakland Raiders
Position: Linebacker
Drafted: 2014, 6th round, 212th overall, Bengals
Current NFL team: Cincinnati Bengals
Last season: New England Patriots
Position: Quarterback
Drafted: 2012, 3rd round, 88th overall, Eagles
Current NFL team: Philadelphia Eagles
Position: Cornerback
Drafted: 2012, 7th round, 245th overall, Browns
Current NFL team: Free agent
Position: Wide receiver
Drafted: 2012, 5th round, 168th overall, Raiders
Current NFL team: Free agent. Criner has spent the last few seasons playing in the CFL.
Position: Defensive end
Drafted: 2011, 2nd round, 42nd overall, Texans
Current NFL team: Atlanta Falcons
Position: Defensive end
Drafted: 2011, 6th round, 197th overall, Packers
Current NFL team: Elmore is out of football
Position: Defensive end
Drafted: 2011, 7th round, 215th overall, Vikings
Current NFL team: Reed is out of football
Position: Tight end
Drafted: 2010, 2nd round, 42nd overall, Patriots
Current NFL team: New England Patriots
Position: Defensive lineman
Drafted: 2010, 3rd round, 81st overall, Texans
Current NFL team: San Francisco 49ers
Position: Offensive lineman
Drafted: 2009, 2nd round, 39th overall, Jaguars
Current NFL team: Britton is out of football
Position: Wide receiver
Drafted: 2009, 4th round, 107th overall, Jaguars
Current NFL team: Thomas is out of football
Position: Cornerback
Drafted: 2008, 1st round, 27th overall, Chargers
Current NFL team: Cason is out of football.
Position: Linebacker
Drafted: 2008, 6th round, 183rd overall, Broncos
Current NFL team: Larsen is out of football.
Position: Cornerback
Drafted: 2008, 7th round, 212th overall, Falcons
Current NFL team: Fontenot is out of football
Position: Defensive tackle
Drafted: 2008, 7th round, 245th overall, Dolphins
Current NFL team: Dotson is out of football.
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