Marcus McCauley was drafted No. 72 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 27 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 8 · #72 overall
Marcus McCauley Fresno State Draft
Marcus McCauley was drafted No. 72 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 27 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #72
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 27
- Career AV
- 437th at Fresno State
The pick
How Marcus McCauley came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 203 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 42 prospect87.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
27 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 27
- Career approximate value
- 437th among Fresno State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 20092 years after the draft
Around pick 72
Who came off the board on either side of Marcus McCauley.
Notre Dame
Florida State
Lane College · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Kansas State
Fresno State in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Fresno State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
DaRon Bland
DB · DAL · 2022
Fresno State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#33
Marquez Pope
DB · LAC · 1992
Fresno State
#213
Michael Stewart
DB · LAR · 1987
Fresno State
#58
Richard Marshall
DB · CAR · 2006
Fresno State
#224
Omar Stoutmire
DB · DAL · 1997
Fresno State
#133
James Sanders
DB · NE · 2005
Fresno State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marcus McCauley in the 2007 NFL Draft
Marcus McCauley is a Defensive back out of Fresno State selected No. 72 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2007 NFL Draft. 27 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Fresno State has produced 72 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Marcus McCauley drafted?
Marcus McCauley was selected No. 72 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/marcus-mccauley.
What college did Marcus McCauley play for?
Marcus McCauley played college football at Fresno State in the Western Athletic. See every Fresno State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fresno-state-bulldogs.
How did Marcus McCauley's NFL career turn out?
27 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/marcus-mccauley.