This could be the first year in the Super Bowl era in which no players from USC and/or UCLA are taken in the first two rounds. The last time that happened was 1965.
USC safety Marvell Tell has sparked interest as well. Whereas some scouts see him going in an early round, others see him as a mid-rounder.
Among the more intriguing UCLA players in this class is one unlikely to be drafted. Punter Stefan Flintoft is regarded widely as a priority free agent, meaning he’s likely to field multiple offers from teams in the immediate aftermath of the draft. His 45.8-yard average last season was fourth in school history, and he had a 70-yard punt against Fresno State.Flintoft, who attended Los Angeles Loyola High, made the UCLA team as a walk-on and became a reliable performer.
“I like to say that because of my journey in college,” he said, “I wouldn’t be intimidated by having to compete against a veteran for a job on an NFL team. Everybody is counting you out, and you just have yourself and that drive to keep you going.”— Has the physical tools to be an NFL tackle. Needs to prove he has the dedication to get the job done. .— Scouts see him as a hard-nosed, two-down linebacker who can make a roster but needs to get better in coverage. .
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