With 66 days remaining until we kickoff the 2008 season... representing #66 on our countdown is former Trojan offensive guard Chilo Rachal. Rachal played a huge role in solidifying the offensive line the past two seasons. This past April Rachal was one of seven Trojans selected in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft, going to the San... more »
This Year: USC had another huge draft weekend with ten players getting selected overall -- the most of any school. They also led the way with four first round picks. Historical Perspective: USC has sent 446 players to the League via the draft. 42 have been picked in the 7 years since Pete Carroll arrived, including 11 in the... more »
Draft footage of USC first-rounders: Ellis, Rivers, Baker and Jackson
USC had a phenomenal draft. Nearly 13% of picks drafted in the first round were USC Trojans. USC owned 11% of picks through the end of the second round. USC had 10 draft picks overall, the most out of any school, including four in the first round (also the most out of any school). Here's the draft breakdown by Trojan player.
Sedrick Ellis - 1st round, 7th pick to the New Orleans, Saints. Keith Rivers - 1st round, 9th pick, to the Cincinnati Bengals. Sam Baker - 1st round, 21st pick - to the Atlanta Falcons Lawrence Jackson - 1st round, 28th pick - Seattle Seahawks
Chilo Rachal - 2nd round, 8th pick - San Francisco, 49ers Fred Davis - 2nd round, 17th pick - to the Washington Redskins Terrell Thomas - New York Giants - 2nd round, 32nd pick (63rd overall)
There are 11 USC seniors heading into the NFL draft, and then there's Chilo Rachal. The starting offensive guard was the only Trojan junior to declare. He might not have the clout as a Sedrick Ellis, Keith Rivers or Lawrence Jackson, who all raised their draft-stock with super senior-seasons. But Rachal can't wait another season. That's because, according to Clark Judge of CBS.com, Rachal doesn't have the same luxury of time.
With parents ailing, the right guard says he couldn't wait another year to go pro. INDIANAPOLIS -- Chilo Rachal was a big man poised to become an even bigger man on the USC campus.... more »
A total of 11 USC players, 10 seniors and junior offensive guard Chilo Rachal, have been invited to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Feb. 20-26. They are: * SAM BAKER * JOHN DAVID BOOTY * FRED DAVIS * SEDRICK ELLIS * LAWRENCE JACKSON * CHILO RACHAL * DREW RADOVICH * KEITH RIVERS * TERRELL THOMAS * CHAUNCEY WASHINGTON *... more »
The NFL released its list of underclassmen who renounced their college football eligibility and USC offensive guard Chilo Rachal was on it. The underclassmen are given a grace period to change their minds before the NFL releases the list, so Rachal will not change his mind.... more »
Chilo Rachal, an offensive guard who earned first-team All-Pac-10 honors, will forego his senior season and enter the NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Times reported. Rachal, who started in 10 games last season and 22 games in his career, is the only underclassman who will leave USC, which has lost the likes of Dwayne Jarrett, LenDale White and Lofa... more »
<!--start image--><!-- end image-->Coaches had hoped to talk All Pac-10 right guard Chilo Rachal out of leaving early, but they did not get the chance. Offensive guards hardly ever crack the first round of the NFL Draft, and Rachal's status likely was diminished by the sprained knee that sidelined him for three-plus game... more »
Pete Carroll said offensive guard Chilo Rachal informed him that he would make himself available for the NFL draft. Carroll was disappointed Rachal did not consult him before making his decision ``I asked him who he confided with and was real disappointed we were not part of the decision,’’ Carroll said. ``There’s a lot of information at his disposal.... more »
Offensive guard Chilo Rachal's kept a low profile since the Rose Bowl and has not spoken to coaches regarding his possible early departure to the NFL.... more »
Offensive line coach Pat Ruel is upset at agents again as offensive guard Chilo Rachal ponders turning pro. ``These agents told Fred Matua he was going on the first day and Winston Justice he was going in the first round. They lie.''... more »
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