Cade McNown was drafted No. 12 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1999 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 25 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 25
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 881st at UCLA
The pick
How Cade McNown came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
UCLA
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
25 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 25
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 881st among UCLA picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8100% of career value
- Final season
- 20001 years after the draft
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Cade McNown.
Arizona · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
UCF · 3× Pro Bowl
Louisiana Tech
BYU
UCLA in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from UCLA
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cade McNown in the 1999 NFL Draft
Cade McNown is a Quarterback out of UCLA selected No. 12 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1999 NFL Draft. 25 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value UCLA has produced 180 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Cade McNown drafted?
Cade McNown was selected No. 12 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/cade-mcnown.
What college did Cade McNown play for?
Cade McNown played college football at UCLA in the Big Ten. See every UCLA draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucla-bruins.
How did Cade McNown's NFL career turn out?
25 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/cade-mcnown.