LOS ANGELES - Southern California defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu and cornerback Olaijah Griffin are headed to the NFL draft. The two key defensive starters for the 21st-ranked Trojans announced their intentions Friday. USC already had lost All-America safety Talanoa Hufanga and offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker, who declared their plans last month. Tuipulotu was a three-year starter for the Trojans, making 8 1/2 sacks and 104 total tackles. Griffin was the Trojans’ top cornerback this season, drawing coverage assignments against the Pac-12’s top receivers.

Source: thestar January 01, 2021 22:52 UTC