Austin Jackson may be leaving for the NFL, but USC’s offensive line got a major boost on Saturday thanks to Alijah Vera-Tucker. The redshirt junior is coming back for his redshirt junior season.
He announced the move via social media:
Vera-Tucker was a first team All-Pac-12 selection by Pro Football Focus, providing a stable performance for the Trojans at left guard. He was equally effective in pass protection and run blocking.
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After his breakout season, there was speculation that Vera-Tucker could could make his way into the NFL, though he lacked the obvious draw attached to Jackson.