Rice WR Luke McCaffrey drafted by Washington Commanders

IRVING, Texas -- Rice wide receiver Luke McCaffrey became the first American Athletic Conference player taken in the 2024 NFL Draft when he was selected by the Washington Commanders with the final pick of the third round Friday. McCaffrey led The American with 13 touchdown receptions in 2024.

The Washington Commanders took Luke McCaffrey with the final pick of the third round (100th overall) on Friday night. McCaffrey is the younger brother of San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey.

He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Rice Owls and was selected by the Commanders in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. A member of the McCaffrey football family, he is the son of Ed and younger brother of Max and Christian.