Trojans Moving on to the NFL

Congratulations to USC's two most recent Heisman Trophy winners, Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart, who were selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Bush was picked by New Orleans, while Leinart was chosen by Arizona.


In the second round, Winston Justice (Philadelphia), Deuce Lutui (Arizona) and LenDale White (Tennessee) were selected.


In the third round, Frostee Rucker (Cincinnati) and Dominique Byrd (St. Louis) were drafted.

The Oakland Raiders selected Darnell Bing in the fourth round and announced that they plan to convert him to linebacker. In the fifth round, the Seattle Seahawks picked David Kirtman.


LaJaun Ramsey was drafted by the Eagles in the sixth round and Fred Matua was selected by the Lions in the seventh.