USC Trojans legend and All-American Mike Battle has passed away at the age of 78. Battle played for the New York Jets.

USC has produced more than 500 NFL players, including five No. 1 overall picks, tied for the most of any college program. Ron Yary and O.J. Simpson, who were taken No. 1 in back-to-back years ...

If that happens, USC will have more players taken with the ... The first was offensive lineman Ron Yary, who was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in 1968. Yary played defensive tackle for the ...