On Monday, the deadline to declare for the NFL draft came and went with just one USC football player throwing their name into the early entry pot.
That means Austin Jackson will join a group of graduating seniors who will leave the Trojans with places to fill in 2020.
Here’s a look at who is graduating or leaving for the NFL and how they can be replaced:
John Houston
As USC’s defensive captain and leading tackler in 2019, John Houston leaves behind a big gap in the Trojan defense.
What’s being replaced?
- Team captain
- Career starts: 36
- 104 tackles, 7 TFLs, 2.