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'Polarizing' USC Star Tabbed No. 1 NFL Draft Prospect for His Position
'Polarizing' USC Star Tabbed No. 1 NFL Draft Prospect for His Position

Yahoo

time2 days ago

  • Sport
  • Yahoo

'Polarizing' USC Star Tabbed No. 1 NFL Draft Prospect for His Position

'Polarizing' USC Star Tabbed No. 1 NFL Draft Prospect for His Position originally appeared on Athlon Sports. USC failed to produce a first round selection during the April 2025 NFL Draft. Will 2026 become different? Advertisement One Trojans star is earning high praise. But also received a "polarizing" label in his pre-draft evaluation. Wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane surfaces as the top NFL prospect in the Land of Troy before the 2025 season. ESPN draft expert Matt Miller handed him that label. Surprisingly, Lane lands as the No. 1 wide receiver for the upcoming draft class. That position has emerged as a primary need for multiple teams on night one of the draft -- with multiple teams bolstering the position right away. What does Miller see in Lane that makes him highly intriguing? The draft analyst wrote this evaluation down. USC Trojans wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane (8).© Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images 'I have the 6-4, 195-pound redshirt sophomore ranked higher than everyone and will continue to reside on that island. But he is a polarizing prospect who has many scouts needing to see more," Miller began. Advertisement He also looked past the number of touchdowns Lane produced. "Despite 12 touchdowns last season, Lane had only 528 receiving yards and was held below 50 yards in eight of USC's 13 games," Miller wrote. So despite the polarizing production, why is Miller high on the USC Trojan? "There isn't a true WR1 in this class yet, so, with a bit more consistency, Lane has the opportunity to rise and be the first receiver off the board," Miller said. Lane has every opportunity to ascend. He gets Jayden Maiava to throw to him for an entire regular season. Lane will elevate his name on draft boards if he improves his 2024 totals. Related: Miami Dealt With Concerning Update on 4-Star Targeted by Big Ten Power This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.

Trump Hails NATO Spending Plan as Tax, Trade Deadlines Loom
Trump Hails NATO Spending Plan as Tax, Trade Deadlines Loom

Bloomberg

time3 days ago

  • Business
  • Bloomberg

Trump Hails NATO Spending Plan as Tax, Trade Deadlines Loom

Get a jump start on the US trading day with Matt Miller, Katie Greifeld and Sonali Basak on "Bloomberg Open Interest."At the NATO Summit, President Trump said the US would hold a meeting with Iran next week but cast doubt on the need for a diplomatic agreement. The Nasdaq 100 tries to extend its record-setting rally as investors await Micron earnings after the bell. Robinhood CIO Stephanie Guild spoke on Open Interest about mounting risks for low quality stocks. (Source: Bloomberg)

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