Pauline: Matt Kalil to enter 2012 NFL Draft after season, sources say

by Dan Kadar on Aug 28, 2011 7:38 PM EDT in 2012 NFL Draft

One of the story lines to follow this season is the pro decision facing Southern California juniors and redshirt sophomores.

The best of the bunch might be left tackle Matt Kalil, a junior. Tony Pauline of TFY Draft and SI.com reports that sources are telling him Kalil will opt for the 2012 NFL Draft after this season.

In his preview of the Trojans, Pauline rates Kalil as a first-round pick, calling him dominant with terrific size and upside. Kalil is the brother of Ryan Kalil of the Carolina Panthers. He recently signed a contract making him the highest-paid center in the NFL.

Pauline also rates junior quarterback Matt Barkley as a first-round pick and safety T.J. McDonald as either first- or second-round pick. The USC defense also features several underachieving juniors on defense, including ends Nick Perry and Devon Kennard.

Southern California is banned from playing in a bowl game or the Pac-12 championship this season.

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I'd love to unite he and Ryan in Carolina

Gross is overrated nowadays, but he’d still play LT anyway. Moving Otah inside would be ideal to help his injury-ridden ass and it’d fill the major G hole. There may be bigger holes on the team, but it’s easier to find wideouts later in the draft.

by Ol' Uncle Munnerlyn on Aug 28, 2011 9:49 PM EDT reply actions

I can see why he would want to enter the draft

I wouldn’t want to stay in USC either.

"Hi my name is Cliff Harris and I am here to lock [site decorum] down" - Cliff Harris introduction at his Freshman Orientation
Reporter : "What do you remember about the BCS title game"
Cliff Harris: "That we lost"

by manraj7 on Aug 29, 2011 3:32 AM EDT reply actions