Sione Takitaki being selected by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the NFL draft was something that back in December nobody would have believed. At the time Takitaki was not expected to go the Senior Bowl, Pro Day or be picked up on the second day of the NFL Draft. After a very impressive finish to his career and postseason games however he found himself in the first few rounds.
Takitaki was the only Cougar picked up in the draft but other Cougars did receive calls after the draft to join teams for at least minicamps.