The Journey from USC to the NFL: A Wide Receiver's Perspective

TLDRFormer USC wide receiver discusses his decision to leave college for the NFL, his thoughts on Colorado's program turnaround under Deion Sanders, and his Mount Rushmore of USC wide receivers.

Key insights

🏈The wide receiver explains why he chose to leave USC for the NFL, despite the encouragement of his coaches.

🔄He reflects on the impact of Deion Sanders on Colorado's program and how he wanted to be a part of that change.

📚The wide receiver shares his Mount Rushmore of USC wide receivers, including his own name.

🏆He discusses the accomplishments of USC wide receivers and shares his opinion on Drake London.

💼The wide receiver talks about his future in the NFL and his desire to break records.

Q&A

Why did the wide receiver leave USC for the NFL?

Despite the support of his coaches, he followed the advice of Dennis Simmons to pursue a career in the NFL.

What are his thoughts on Deion Sanders and Colorado's program turnaround?

He wanted to be a part of Colorado's program turnaround under Deion Sanders and admired the culture change Sanders brought to the team.

Who does the wide receiver consider to be the top USC wide receivers?

He includes himself, Robert Woods, Dwayne Jarrett, Mike Williams, and Marqise Lee in his Mount Rushmore of USC wide receivers.

What are the accomplishments of USC wide receivers?

USC wide receivers have won awards such as the Biletnikoff and Walter Camp Player of the Year. They have also left a lasting impact on the program.

What are the wide receiver's goals for the future?

He aims to have a successful career in the NFL and hopes to break records in the process.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The wide receiver explains his decision to leave USC for the NFL, despite the encouragement of his coaches.

03:39He reflects on the impact of Deion Sanders on Colorado's program and how he wanted to be a part of that change.

04:47The wide receiver shares his Mount Rushmore of USC wide receivers, including himself, Robert Woods, Dwayne Jarrett, Mike Williams, and Marqise Lee.

05:59He discusses the accomplishments of USC wide receivers and shares his opinion on Drake London.

06:26The wide receiver talks about his future in the NFL and his desire to break records.