Evaluations of high-profile USC NFL draft picks under Lincoln Riley

Since the beginning of the Lincoln Riley era at USC, Riley has produced NFL talent. The Trojans have maintained an impression that they are a program where the best of the best in the NFL reside. Riley has kept that up, and in the last few seasons, some of the best young players in the league were former Trojans .

Here is a list of all the high-profile draft picks USC has had during the Lincoln Riley era: Jordan Addison Jordan Addison was the first highly drafted player in the Lincoln Riley era. In 2023, Addison was drafted in the 1st round at pick 23 by the Minnesota Vikings. His talent is undeniable, yet he has still struggled to reach his full potential just yet.

In 3 seasons, Addison has yet to reach 1k yards. In his rookie season, he posted 70 catches, 911 yards receiving, and 10 touchdown passes. Instead of getting better, his last two seasons his production has come down.

Kyler Murray may be the key to Addison having a great year. Vikings picked up his 5th year option, so there is still belief in the building in Addison. Tuli Tuipulotu Tuli Tuipulotu was in the same draft class as Jordan Addison; he just fell to the second round and was taken at pick 54 to the Chargers.