USC's Dion Bailey has announced he will forgo his senior season in Southern California and enter into the 2014 NFL Draft.
USC safety Dion Bailey joins NFL Draft pool
Bailey could be the first of several USC underclassmen to leave for the pros.
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Bailey played both safety and linebacker with the Trojans, but projects as a safety at the next level and should be a prime target in a draft class that has been criticized as being light in the position. The 6’0, 200-pound defender racked up 62 tackles, 6½ tackles for loss, five picks, six pass deflections and a forced fumble this season.
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Bailey posted four tackles in his last game with the Trojans last Saturday in the Las Vegas Bowl, which USC won over Fresno State, 45-20.
An All-Pac-12 second-team selection, Bailey could be the first of several USC underclassmen to declare for the upcoming draft. Wide receiver Marqise Lee is expected to decide soon and could be a first-round pick. Defensive tackle George Uko and linebacker Hayes Pullard are also considering leaving school.
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