Kain Medrano

Kain Medrano (born February 16, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins and was selected by the Commanders in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Early life Medrano was born on February 16, 2001, in Pueblo, Colorado, later attending East High School. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the UCLA Bruins, despite other offers from schools such as Colorado State, Wyoming, Northern Arizona, and Northern Colorado.

College career In his first four collegiate seasons from 2019 to 2022, Medrano played sparingly appearing in 25 games, where he notched 67 tackles with four being for a loss, four pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble for UCLA. In week 4 of the 2023 season, he notched ten tackles with two and a half being for a loss, two sacks, and a forced fumble which were all career-highs for Medrano versus the Utah Utes. In 2023, Medrano appeared in all 13 games for the Bruins, where he totaled 56 tackles with seven being for a loss, two sacks, two pass deflections, and a forced fumble. In week 9, Medrano notched six tackles and an interception which he returned 38 yards for a touchdown in a win over Nebraska. In his final collegiate game in week 14, he notched eight tackles with three being for a loss, a sack, and a pass deflection in a 20-13 win over Fresno State. Medrano finished the 2024 season, appearing in all 12 games for the Bruins, where he notched 72 tackles with 11 being for a loss, a sack and a half, three forced fumbles, and two interceptions, where after the conclusion of the season he declared for the 2025 NFL draft.

Professional career

Medrano was selected by the Washington Commanders in the sixth round (205th overall) of the 2025 NFL draft. He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 9, 2025.