USC offensive guard Chris Brown signed a free-agent contract with the Chargers. Center Toa Lobendahn signed with the Jets. Usually, a top prospect transfers to Mater Dei instead of leaving. But cornerback Elias Ricks said he is leaving so he can graduate early at the end of 2019 and enroll in college next January. Ricks, rated the nation’s No. 1 cornerback, is going to play … Continue reading Saturday Night Notes: Chris Brown And Elias Ricks Edition

The NFL draft is over and USC had only four players selected. It was underwhelming at best. Some thoughts: The Ravens have to be thinking of moving Iman Marshall to safety. That’s the best-case scenario I can see for him being a fourth-round selection. Marvell Tell’s athleticism allowed him to be a fifth-round choice. That was more important than an up-and-down senior season. I would … Continue reading NFL Draft Analysis

The New York Jets selected offensive tackle Chuma Edoga in the third round. The Jets wanted Edoga so bad they traded a seventh-round pick to move up a spot. Talk about a turnaround since the season ended. Edoga had an inconsisent career and clashed with offensive line coach Neil Callaway at USC. But he’s been a model prospect since at the Senior Bowl and other … Continue reading USC Night Notes: Chuma Edoga and Rodney Peete Edition