Eric Kendricks was drafted No. 45 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2015 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 150 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value
2015 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 13 · #45 overall
Eric Kendricks UCLA Draft
Eric Kendricks was drafted No. 45 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2015 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 150 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #45
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2015
- NFL games
- 150
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 6411th at UCLA
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Eric Kendricks came off the board in 2015.
- Position
- Inside linebacker ILB
- College
-
UCLA
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 232 lbs
- Hometown
- Fresno, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 29 prospect88.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
150 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value
- Games played
- 150
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 6411th among UCLA picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5586% of career value
- Final season
- 202510 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 45
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Kendricks.
Mississippi State · 1× Pro Bowl
Washington
Samford
Utah
UCLA in the 2015 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Kendricks in the 2015 NFL Draft
Eric Kendricks is a Inside linebacker out of UCLA selected No. 45 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2015 NFL Draft. 150 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 64 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 Eric Kendricks drafted?
Eric Kendricks was selected No. 45 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2015 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 13). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/eric-kendricks.
What college did Eric Kendricks play for?
Eric Kendricks played college football at UCLA in the Pac-12. See every UCLA draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucla-bruins.
How did Eric Kendricks's NFL career turn out?
150 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/eric-kendricks.