USC's 1981 NFL draft first-round picks all made it big in the pros
USC has produced some great first-round NFL draft classes. The 1981 class is as good as any of them, and arguably the best
USC football has had great NFL draft classes in terms of depth and first-round quality. USC has produced a 14-player NFL draft class. It has placed five players in the first round.
The Trojans have produced No. 1 draft picks six times, once in back-to-back years. The program has delivered first-round picks in four straight years.
In terms of overall NFL success, many USC football NFL draft classes can be cited. One which deserves to be specifically recognized: 1981. USC placed three players in the top 15 of the 1981 NFL draft.
They all were outstanding success stories in the NFL. All had strong careers and played in Super Bowls as starters. Ronnie Lott (pick No.