![]() ![]() Robinson was a three-star recruit, and two-year starter at South Carolina, before transferring to Tallahassee because of a coaching change. Jammie Robinson (Sr., Florida St., 5-10, 191) The San Diego native (Point Loma High) suffered a torn pectoral muscle during his training before the combine and wasn’t able to participate in on-field drills in Indy, but his versatility, size, ball skills and athleticism will keep him in the running to be drafted on day two. He also produced six interceptions his last two seasons in Athens and was one of the leaders of a star-studded defense that led the Bulldogs to back-to-back national championships. Smith was originally a four-star recruit at cornerback and is a bit undersized for a free safety, but he flies around the field with reckless abandon, and proved more effective attacking downhill - he had five tackles for a loss in 2022 as an unanimous All-American. Christopher Smith (Sr., Georgia, 5-10, 192) ![]() Battle returned three of his six career interceptions for a touchdown, and averaged 26 yards per return. Whether it’s innate or the product of film study, he’s one of the more instinctively gifted players you’re going to find at the position and he knows what to do once he has the ball in his hands. Jordan Battle (Sr., Alabama, 6-1, 209)īattle was considered a potential first-rounder last year had he left school early, but he used his senior season to become a better tackler and more reliable run supporter (he was already dynamic in coverage). He’s a bit undersized, so focusing on the slot in the NFL could help shield him away from bigger receivers in coverage. He primarily focused on defending the slot the last two seasons, where he exhibited premium ball skills (22 passes defended and four interceptions the past two years). ![]() His 44-inch vertical, 11-1 broad jump and 1.44 10-yard split was tops among safeties at the combine. Martin is a five-year starter with a high football IQ and plenty of speed and athleticism to spare. Jartavius Martin (Sr., Illinois, 5-11, 194) There’s some footwork issues in zone coverage that needs to be coached up, but the Illini team captain features all the tools to be a star at the next level and he likely made himself some money with his performance in Indy. He’s an impact player around the line of scrimmage as well. Sydney Brown (Sr., Illinois, 5-9, 211)īrown showcased his ball-hawk skills with six interceptions last season (led Big Ten). Brown was also the Defensive MVP of the Rose Bowl in Penn State’s victory over Utah. ![]() He was highly productive as a team captain for the Nittany Lions in 2022 with a team-high 74 tackles, 4.5 sacks, four interceptions and two forced fumbles. He’s a versatile defensive back who can cover the slot, play in the box or patrol center field as a safety. His size and athletic ability checked out in Indy. Reserve offensive tackle Courtland Ford, who started 12 games over the past three seasons, entered the NCAA transfer portal, leaving the line lighter at tackle and guard.Brown earned JUCO All-American honors at Lackawanna College as a sophomore before ending up in Happy Valley. White isn’t the only experienced player that USC has lost along its front this spring. There’s football and there’s also long-term health, and we understand guys have got to make those decisions and the best decisions for themselves.” It’s football - certainly these things come up and we get it. “There’s an injury situation that looks like it’s going to prevent him from playing further, and I’ll let him take it from there,” Riley said Thursday. The coach didn’t offer any specifics about the nature of what’s apparently a career-threatening injury. But an injury has left White “reevaluating if he’s going to play football further,” according to Trojans coach Lincoln Riley. The third, however, won’t be coming to USC after all.Įthan White was expected to join USC from Florida this summer with one season to play as a graduate transfer. Two of the three transfers USC landed for its new-look offensive line have already taken their places up front this spring. ![]()
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