USC’s Vaughns departing for draft

Just two days after USC’s top receiver declared for the draft, another Trojans wideout is on his way to the NFL.

Tyler Vaughns will forgo the additional year of NCAA eligibility offered because of the pandemic and declare for the draft, departing USC after four seasons in which he finished third on the Trojans’ all- time receptions list.

Only Robert Woods and Marqise Lee f inished their USC careers with more catches than Vaughns’ 222.

“Y’all taught me a lot about the game, and life, and most importantly how to make the most of all the opportunities I have been blessed with,” he wrote Monday on social media.

Vaughns joins Amon- ra St. Brown, the Trojans’ leader in receptions this season, in declaring for the draft, leaving USC to replace two of its top three receivers.

That might be a serious problem for most programs. But no position is deeper on USC’s roster, with All- Pac- 12 wideout Drake London and former f ive- star recruit Bru McCoy waiting in the wings.

Freshman Gary Bryant Jr. also is expected to ascend in his second season, and injured freshman Kyle Ford could play a serious role if he returns healthy. USC also is stocked with four- star receiver prospects.

In a deep draft class, Vaughns is likely a middle-round pick. But he improved his stock over the shortened season, earning All- Pac- 12 second- team honors.

In other USC news, the Trojans added top cornerback Fabian Ross of Las Vegas Bishop Gorman to their 2022 recruiting class.

— Ryan Kartje

Bruins assistant out

UCLA wide receivers coach Jimmie Dougherty was hired as Arizona’s passing- game coordinator and quarterbacks coach, reuniting him with Wildcats coach Jedd Fisch.

— Ben Bolch

Etc.

Doc Holliday won’t be resigned by Marshall despite being named Conference USA coach of the year. ... Former Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan said he’s transferring to Notre Dame.