The USC Trojans smashed the transfer portal a year ago, and one of the biggest gets was Oregon running back Travis Dye. Dye’s final college season (and his only one at USC) was fantastic. Dye spent four years in Eugene with the Ducks, but he rushed for 884 yards on 145 carries with nine scores as a Trojan.
During the 2023 NFL Draft, Dye waited and waited for a draft call which never came. However, the New York Jets signed him as an undrafted free agent. He will get a chance to prove himself in a backfield which now has Aaron Rodgers.
Dye’s numbers in 2021 at Oregon were eye-popping — he had 211 carries for 1,271 yards with 16 touchdowns. After coming to USC, his numbers declined due to Caleb Williams, Jordan Addison, and a bevy of other options on offense. Dye was tremendous for the Trojans, but the ball needed to be spread around in the offense, and most plays needed to evolve with the ball in Caleb Williams’ hands.
Dye played just 10 games due to injury and saw his season end with an injury against Colorado last November.
Dye’s lack of size and heft makes him a tough fit in the NFL, but don’t underestimate his ability to find a way to stick on a roster.
Former Oregon, USC RB Travis Dye has signed as UDFA with New York Jets, per league souce
— James Crepea (@JamesCrepea) April 29, 2023
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