Kaleb Elarms-Orr heads list of local players on Day 3 of the NFL Draft
Players with local ties that were Day 3 selections Saturday in the NFL Draft:
Kaleb Elarms-Orr, Texas Christian, LB
Fourth round, No. 126 overall by Buffalo
Elarms-Orr (6-foot-2, 234 pounds) grew up in Hayward and was a star at Moreau Catholic before moving on to Cal in 2022-23 and then to TCU for his final two seasons. Excelled as a senior linebacker with 130 tackles and 11 tackles for loss. Led Cal in tackles before transferring to Texas Christian. Although he didn’t play football until high school, he was a varsity starter by his junior year. Sustained and recovered from a torn ACL in 2021. Hailed as a hard worker and was a standout on kick coverage and will compete for playing time on the Bills defense. “I pride myself on the versatility of my game. Just being able to be a three-phase, complete linebacker, stop the run, stop the pass and affect the quarterback. And I feel like I can bring all three of those to the city,” Elarms-Orr said.
Hezekiah Masses, California, CB
Fifth round, No. 175 overall by Las Vegas
After three seasons at Florida International, Masses blossomed in his lone year with the Golden Bears. He finished with an FBS-best 18 passes defensed and had five interceptions. At 6-foot, 179 pounds, Masses is more of a natural coverage corner than a workout warrior and his strength is a concern for scouts. Very aggressive in man coverage which can lead to grabbing and penalties. Projected Raiders starters are Eric Stokes and Darian Porter and they also used the first pick of the fourth round on Tennessee corner Jermod McCoy. “I just feel like my IQ and my instincts when I’m out on the field, it’s just unmet,” Masses told reporters in Las Vegas.
J.C. Davis, Illinois, T
Sixth round, No. 192 overall by New York Giants
The 6-foot-4, 322-pound Davis is a former McClymonds High and Contra Costa College star who was a first-team All-Big Ten offensive tackle for Illinois. Davis, who transferred from New Mexico, showed off his durability by starting each of his 49 games with Illinois and New Mexico. He played at tackle in college but he could wind up as a depth piece inside with New York. "We're happy and proud to have you on board. You ready to go to work and be great?" new Giants coach John Harbaugh said to Davis on a post-draft telephone call.
C.J. Williams, Stanford, WR
Sixth round, No. 203 overall by Jacksonville
Williams transferred to Stanford out of Wisconsin and his selection comes as a minor surprise given he was left off some of the more prominent draft guides. At 6-foot-1, 205 pounds, Williams caught 59 passes for 749 yards and six touchdowns for the Cardinal and was an All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection as a senior. For his career, Williams had 94 catches for 1,179 yards and eight touchdowns. Played his freshman season at USC and saw minimal playing time. “My college experience was an experience in its own right. I learned things at each spot. I Played for three different offensive coordinators, guys I respect a lot, and was around a lot of great receivers and leaders,” Williams told reporters in Jacksonville.
Jack Endries, Texas, TE
Seventh round, No. 221 overall by Cincinnati
Endries played at Monte Vista High and two years at Cal before before transferring to Texas in 2025. His biggest statistical season was as a Cal sophomore with 56 receptions for 623 yards and two touchdowns. For the Longhorns, Endries had 33 catches for 343 yards and three scores. At 6-foot-4, 245 pounds, Endries is more of a receiving tight end than an in-line blocker with good recognition. Followed in the footsteps of NFL player Zach Ertz at Monte Vista and had 49 receptions for 579 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior. Accepted invitation to East-West Shrine Bowl but left after one practice with a hamstring strain. “He had a really good career at Cal and Texas and I feel like he’ll come into our room and compete,” Cincinnati coach Zac Taylor said.
Michael Dansby, Arizona, CB
Seventh round, No. 255 overall by the Seattle Seahawks
The 5-foot-11, 185-pound cornerback starred at both Oakland High then McClymonds, before spending three seasons at San Jose State and following head coach Brent Brennan to Arizona for his senior season. He finished his college career with seven interceptions in 44 games. Dansby was the last of eight draft picks by the Super Bowl champion Seahawks, and the third to last pick of the draft. "You're getting a high-effort, explosive speedster," Dansby said when asked what he brings to Seattle.
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This story was originally published April 25, 2026 at 4:27 PM.