Former Southern California wide receiver Kyle Ford's transfer to crosstown rival UCLA surprised the Trojan community in 2022. Now, rumors swirl about a potential return to USC.
Former Southern California wide receiver Kyle Ford shocked the Trojan community when he announced his transfer after the 2022 season. It wasn't because he was transferring but where he was committed to.Ford stopped by USC ’s fifth practice of spring camp on Thursday and if he does transfer back to USC , he would be the third Bruin this offseason to join the Trojan roster for the 2024 season.
Ford initially committed to the Trojans in 2019 after suffering a knee injury and missing the final five games of his senior season at Orange Lutheran. He suffered a second season-ending knee injury during the summer of 2020. The injuries played a role in his limited playing time during the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
The Corona, Calif., native enrolled at UCLA in January 2023 and appeared in 12 games for the Bruins making two starts. He had 22 receptions for 236 yards and one touchdown. There seems to be no ill will between Ford and USC head coach Lincoln Riley. The two shared a moment during practice on Thursday. USC could use a veteran receiver with only six scholarship receivers returning and one true freshman
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