First-round draft pick Keith Rivers, a linebacker from Southern Cal, worked on the weak-side position - which he played in college - and impressed coaches with his fluid play and work ethic. Coaches were impressed, too, with Rivers’ natural leadership and ability to call his position players together. “He showed things that are innate,” Lewis said of Rivers. “Every... 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)
Bodog.com seems to think the Patriots might take Sedrick Ellis or Keith Rivers with the seventh pick. It's the first draft choice in their ``odds'' that lists both players. Here's their odds on the Patriots' pick: Keith Rivers 9/5 Sedrick Ellis 5/2 Leodis McKelvin 4/1 Branden Albert 3/1 Ryan Clady 7/1 Other 9/5... more »
Soon to be top-draft pick, USC LB Keith Rivers wants to talk about his finals, graduating with degree in Public Policy, USC pro-day, his upcoming trips to different NFL teams. And he wants to share it all with you. Yes, following the lead of fellow Trojan LB Thomas Williams, Rivers has started his own blog on Yardbarker. Although not as prolific a writer as Williams, Rivers has posted a couple snippets of his life along with a few videos. Definitely worth checking out.
And if you want a real heart to heart, check out Williams blog...which is more like a diary. The guy really gets into it. Who knows, maybe Williams will be the next NFL athlete/author, like Denver Broncos' kicker Jason Elam who wrote thriller Monday Night Jihad. You never know.
Quarterback John David Booty arrived and departed from USC’s annual pro day Wednesday wearing the same wide grin. After linebacker Keith Rivers and defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis solidified their status among the top prospects at their positions, and running back Chauncey Washington seemingly sprinted up the draft board, Booty put on a show for dozens of NFL scouts that... more »
Dozens of NFL scouts converged on USC today for the school’s pro day, an opportunity for draft prospects to showcase their skills. It was a big day for linebacker Keith Rivers, a potential top-10 pick who was particularly impressive in the vertical leap and 40-yard dash. He ran the 40 in an announced 4.51 seconds — although the results... more »
Here are the official results from Wednesday’s Pro Day at USC. Among the highlights are Chauncey Washington’s 4.35 40, Sedrick Ellis’ 36 reps on the 225-pound bench press and Keith Rivers’ 42-inch vertical jump.... more »
From Yardbarker.com:I had my first individual team workout yesterday with the New England Patriots. They came in and visited with me at USC and worked me out. Even though it was my first workout and it was the Patriots I wasn't nervous at all. I was just excited. I mean I got to work out for an NFL team... more »
<!--start image--><!-- end image-->While graduating seniors like Lawrence Jackson, Sedrick Ellis and Keith Rivers prepare for the NFL Draft, Brian Cushing prepares for his final season as a Trojan. But at this time last year, Cushing had aspirations of joining USC's graduating seniors on draft da... more »
According to fantasy football site RotoWorld, USC Linebacker Keith Rivers sprained his ankle while working out before the Combine and has decided to skip all tests with exception of the bench press workout.
Rivers, who has been slotted by draftniks as high as No. 10 overall to the Saints, will likely miss a good chunk of the USC Pro Day on April 2. He still projects as a first-round pick and a weak-side linebacker in the NFL.
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.
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