A great weekend for the USC program cemented just how amazing the Trojans' 2003 recruiting class was. Sedrick Ellis, Sam Baker and Lawrence Jackson are the three latest members of USC's 2003 class, which I think should go down as the best recruiting class in modern college football history (i.e. when teams couldn't sign as many recruits as they want), to be drafted in the first round, joining Reggie Bush from two years ago. As of now, the Trojans have an astounding nine first-day draft picks from that class: Baker, Bush, Ellis, Jackson, Ryan Kalil, Steve Smith, Terrell Thomas, LenDale White and Eric Wright. (There also could be a 10th coming in 2009 when DT Fili Moala comes through.) Other USC '03s that have been drafted are John David Booty, Will Poole, Chauncey Washington and Thomas Williams.
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)
From Rivals.com:4. Oakland (4-12)The Pick: Sedrick Ellis, DT, Southern CalThe buzz: Veteran tackle Warren Sapp has joined the retirement list, and Ellis is flying up the charts. 9. Cincinnati (7-9)The Pick: Keith Rivers, LB, Southern CalThe buzz: The Bengals defense has struggled with young linebackers, and Rivers is a proven playmaker. 19. Philadelphia (8-8)The Pick: Lawrence Jackson, DE, Southern... more »
You may watch this little Friday night walk-through tradition, and wonder how USC ever wins any games at all. But O-Line coach Pat Ruel does have 34 years of experience in both college and the NFL, and has molded such talents as Sam Baker and Ryan Kalil, so he must be doing something right. And with a bunch of hefty o-liners added in this month's recruiting class, this power-walking tradition is only going to get fatter.
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 »
Day two of Senior Bowl practice in Mobile, Ala. was as good as it gets for the nine Trojan players on the North squad. Superstars like Sedrick Ellis and Sam Baker continued their impressive run, but even the late additions to the game like Drew Radovich and Terrell Thomas were turning heads. Check out these video highlights of all... more »
The nations top seniors are convening in Mobile Alabama to begin preperations for the 2008 Under Armour Senior Bowl, January 26th 2008. The NFL scouts are showing up right behind them. At first report there were 7 Trojans playing in the bowl, now it's up to nine! It's a familiar coaching scene for the Trojans who play for team North, as they will be coached by former Trojan OC and current Oakland Raiders head-coach Lane Kiffin. USC players on the squad include the likes of Sam Baker, John David Booty, Fred Davis, Sedrick Ellis, Lawrence Jackson, Drew Radovich, Keith Rivers, Terrell Thomas and Chauncey Washington.
With that many Trojan players on the field, it's going to be like a good old fashion USC football game.
Eight USC Trojans are headed to the All-Star Senior Bowl on January 26th, a chance for the top draft prospects to showcase their abilities to eager NFL scouts. That's out of 14 total Pac-10 participating athletes. According to AL.com, USC's eight players are the most to participate from any single team since Auburn sent nine to the Bowl in 1988.
Quarterback John David Booty will lead the Trojan camp. In addition to Booty, the game will showcase the likes of Sedrick Ellis, Lawrence Jackson, Sam Baker, Drew Radovich, Fred Davis, Keith Rivers and Chauncey Washington.
The Senior Bowl is scheduled for a January 26th, 3 p.m. kickoff and will be televised on the NFL network.
Garry Paskwietz, WeAreSC David Baker, the father of senior offensive lineman Sam Baker, shares his thoughts about the final regular practice of Sam’s career at USC and what five minute walk he will miss the most now that the season is over… continue... more »
Mark Saxon, Orange County Register There are long-term plans and then there are longer-term plans. Sam Baker has both. The Trojans’ left tackle, a three-time All-American, would like to coach high school football once his playing days are over. He might have to wait a while, as he is projected to go in the middle of the first round... more »
<!--start image--><!-- end image-->Sam Baker has played through injuries this season and will not have much time to nurse his sore ribs and hamstring before the draft. Although his draft status has fluctuated, Baker and line coach Pat Ruel insist the senior made the right move in returning. "You don't get your degree, you don't become a third-time All-American,... more »
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