USC Trojans at the 2013 NFL Combine

Matt Barkley: http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/matt-barkley?id=2539308

BOTTOM LINE

 Expect Barkley to be the fourth first-round passer Southern California has produced since 2003 (Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart, Mark Sanchez). Though not elite in terms of his height, arm strength, or mobility, he will capably move an NFL offense with accurate short throws possessing sufficient zip (69.1 percent completion rate in 2011), solid decision-making ability, and enough downfield touch to take advantage of a talented receiving corps. Although it ended disappointingly, the fact he decided to return to school for 2012 to help his team compete for a national championship after being on a postseason ban is just one measure of his intangibles.

Khaled Holmes: http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/khaled-holmes?id=2539307

BOTTOM LINE

 This tall, physical, mobile, and intelligent interior lineman first snapped for quarterback Matt Barkley first at Mater Dei High School in California, and then for the Trojans in 2011 and 2012 after starting at guard as a sophomore. Holmes dealt with ankle and leg injuries all season, and the Trojans interior offensive line took a huge step back without him. The senior will need to prove his health since he projects best to a heavy zone blocking scheme.

T.J McDonald: http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/t.j.-mcdonald?id=2539309

BOTTOM LINE

 The son of NFL Pro Bowl safety Tim McDonald and brother of UCLA safety Tevin earned All-American recognition for his big hits and hands in coverage (six interceptions in 2010-2011). However, his lack of agility and instincts could limit his ability to be a reliable starting contributor in a league that is becoming more wide-open. He will probably be best served as a sub-package defender who plays near the line of scrimmage. 

Nickell Robey: http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/nickell-robey?id=2540197

BOTTOM LINE

 Robey is tremendously undersized, but he's been one of the better cover cornerbacks in the NCAA the past few seasons. Despite his size, Robey is willing to be physical, and he has a good athletic skill set. However, his limitations will likely keep him on the board until the middle of the draft.

Jawanza Starling: http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/jawanza-starling?id=2540289
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Robert Woods: http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/robert-woods?id=2540169

BOTTOM LINE

 The Trojans receiver racked up big numbers throughout his career with quarterback Matt Barkley due to his foot quickness and burst after the catch, though the right ankle that bothered him at multiple parts of his career must continue to stay healthy. Woods needs to catch the ball more consistently downfield if he wants to be a top receiver for a team in the NFL, but right now the junior thrives on short to intermediate patterns.