Another 10+ players from USC in the NFL draft in 2009?

If you thought USC sent tons of guys to the draft last year, you might see just as many in 2009.

These are best-case scenario predictions. Granted, everything goes as planned for USC and
there are no injuries, things could look good for the Trojans.

Once again, these are possible NFL draftees. Here is the list, not the draft order:

1. Rey Maualuga --- LB --- he's 6'3" 260 lbs., he hits hard, and is a fast runner.

2. Brian Cushing --- LB --- another great linebacker; gets the job done. no more injuries..

3. Fili Moala --- DT --- ESPN and the media say he's one of the best defensive tackles in the country, and the most underrated.

4. Kyle Moore --- DE --- had a few interceptions last season, did a great job overall, impressed me the most of all the defensive players.

5. Kaluka Maiava --- LB --- he's played in several games, started a few games. But he hasn't had the opportunity to be a full-time starter because there is so much talent he's competing against.

6. Cary Harris --- CB --- probably the best CB on the team. He hurt his shoulder against Washington State last year and sat out for a few games. During that time, USC barely beat Washington, lost to Stanford, and barely beat Arizona. As a CB and a good pass-blocker, you could tell the defense was hurting without him when he was out.

7. Taylor Mays --- S --- will be a junior next year; his stock has risen greatly since last season; if he builds on his success from last season, I could see him going to the NFL. A 6'4" 230 lbs. safety with speed...

8. David Buehler --- PK --- he has good size and strength for a PK. He has experience as a fullback and safety in his football career, so he has the speed of a safety, which helps on special teams; it also makes him versatile. Against Arizona State last year, an ASU guy ran a kickoff return for a touchdown, and it was impressive to see that Buehler was able to keep up with the ASU guy. He dove for the ASU guy, but fell short. Still, it was amazing that of all the defenders, SC's placekicker nearly stopped that touchdown.

9. Jeff Byers --- OL --- the best lineman in the 2004 HS class. Started last year, looks to be the leader of the offensive line next year.

10. Patrick Turner --- WR --- he's decent, but this is his last year at SC, so he has to step up.

11. Clay Matthews --- LB --- started a few games when other starters were injured, did a pretty good job.

12. Kevin Ellison --- S --- I don't have much to say, but I have no complaints either.

13. Stafon Johnson --- TB --- great season last year. If he has a monster season this year, he might consider...

LA and OC

Next season, Pete Carroll should run play featuring players from LA County

QB: Garrett Green
RB: Stafon Johnson
RB: CJ Gable
TE: Jimmy Miller
OL: Garrett Nolan
OL: Charles Brown
OL: Thomas Herring
OL: Zack Heberer
OL: N/A
WR: Travon Patterson
WR: Scott Stephens

Then how about an Orange County play?

QB: Mark Sanchez
RB: Marc Tyler (played in LA, but lives in OC)
FB: Adam Goodman
TE: Blake Ayles
OL: Alex Parsons
OL: Matt Kalil (lives in IE, but played in OC)
OL: Martin Coleman
OL: Michael Reardon
OL: Khaled Holmes
WR: DJ Shoemate (lives in IE, but played in OC)
WR: Sean Calcagnie

These would be fun plays to watch.