ITHACA, N.Y. - Cornell senior long-stick midfielder Brendan Staub was selected 23rd overall by the Philadelphia Waterdogs in the 2026 PLL College Draft Tuesday night on ESPNU.

The Garden City, N.J., native is the eighth Cornell player to be selected in the PLL College Draft since 2019 and second in as many years to be taken by Philadelphia, joining CJ Kirst '25, who was the first overall pick in 2025. Fellow Cornell lacrosse alum Gavin Alder '23 is also on the Waterdogs roster entering 2026.

The 2026 Inside Lacrosse Mid-Season All-American has been a mainstay for the Big Red over the last four seasons playing in 59 games, making 32 starts. Staub currently ranks tied for ninth all-time in caused turnovers with 55 with Tom Freshour '14. The senior has also recorded 12 career goals, including three this season. He was a 2025 All-Ivy Honorable Mention and 2024 All-Ivy Second Team selection. He is one of four Cornellians on the Tewaaraton Award Watch List.

Cornell lacrosse resumes the 2026 season this Saturday, April 28 when it travels to Hanover, N.H., to take on Dartmouth. The game is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. start on ESPN+.