USC Offensive Lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker Opts Out To Declare For NFL Draft

USC's best offensive lineman will not play whenever Pac-12 season starts

In a move that is not going to suprise anyone, USC offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker announced he will opt out and declare for the NFL Draft.

Some projections list him as a first-round pick. He was always considered as a likely departure.

The current state of the USC offensive line -- without Vera-Tucker -- is scary to some observers.

The real question is who else is leaving?

There are plenty of possibilities. Will wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown stay? I think the defensive tackles are pro prospects and worth monitoring (Marlon Tuipulotu, Brandon Pili).

Stay tuned.