Matt Kalil To Enter the 2012 NFL Draft

Recently Matt Kalil was expected to set to stay at USC according to Rob Rang’s sources, then Kalil came out and said the story was premature and he hadn’t made his decision. And now he apparently has, he will enter the draft. He is a projected top 5 pick.

 
Today, less than half an hour ago, ESPNLA.com reports that Matt Kalil will enter the 2012 N.F.L. draft according to sources.

USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil has decided to forego his senior season and will seek entry into the 2012 NFL draft, sources have told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.

Kalil, a projected top-five pick, informed Trojans coach Lane Kiffin, other staff members and teammates of his decision to turn pro. Kalil, 6-7, 295, has received numerous All-American honors this year.

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The 6-7, 295-pound Kalil redshirted as a freshman, sat behind Charles Brown in his second year and then started his final two years for the Trojans at left tackle.

It has long been rumored that Matt Kalil and Matt Barkley are a package deal, but there is no official word out yet about Barkley. Kalil is currently our number one rated tackle (and everyone else’s) and our third highest rated player. Kalil is a very good prospect, so good that he kept 2011 #9 overall pick, Tyron Smith at right tackle. Kalil isn’t a great technician at this point, but is upside is tremendous. Other underclassman who have declared are listed here