Clay Helton Predicts Success For Deontay Burnett

USC coach Clay Helton said this morning he was bullish on wide receiver Deontay Burnett’s NFL future despite not getting drafted. “I think the Tennessee Titans really stole a young man,” Helton said. “He’s going to bring great football instinctiveness to the table, as well as great production.” Helton said he could have a similar career to former USC cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman, who went undrafted … Continue reading Clay Helton Predicts Success For Deontay Burnett

Sunday Buzz: Don’t Fall Prey To Excuses Regarding USC’s Talent

This will bother some people, but the fact USC did not have any players drafted yesterday does not mean it excused underachievement last season. Example: Center Nico Falah did not get drafted. Response: Then why did he start last year? Toa Lobendahn was the better center. USC could have started someone else at left tackle so Lobendahn could play center. Yes, left tackle is more … Continue reading Sunday Buzz: Don’t Fall Prey To Excuses Regarding USC’s Talent

Deontay Burnett Is Not Drafted

USC wide receiver Deontay Burnett was not drafted. Is this a surprise? When Burnett turned pro, I was told by sources that Clay Helton told Burnett he would be a late round pick or perhaps undrafted. Burnett weighed this against a feeling Helton would be eager to showcase other receivers like Amon-Ra St. Brown, Michael Pittman and Tyler Vaughns. This is a common feeling among … Continue reading Deontay Burnett Is Not Drafted