Most collegiate pro days take place in the indoor training facilities for the schools. That is not the case at USC, a densely urban school where rainfall and weather issues are uncommon.
The Trojans could have used a protected environment for Tuesday’s pro day. Torrential rainfall across the Los Angeles area led to the event being held in water-logged conditions. There was standing water pooling on the field, obstacles that typically don’t come into play for these tightly choreographed events.
Not ideal for USC Pro Day 🥴 pic.twitter.com/bKpRBnZ4rp
— Bridget Condon (@BridgetCondon_) March 21, 2023
#USC players will be running the 40-yard dash despite the weather. 😬 pic.twitter.com/klqdms5WDi
— Jack Smith 🎙 (@jacksmithpxp) March 21, 2023
Nevertheless, all 32 NFL teams were represented at USC. No general managers or head coaches were spotted, though Bengals DC Lou Anarumo was there.
USC’s top draft talents include DL Tuli Tuipulotu, WR Jordan Addison and OG Andrew Vorhees, who did not work out after tearing his ACL during the scouting combine three weeks ago.
It’s not a bad idea for teams to see how players perform in the heavy rain, but the testing numbers for the prospects should include an asterisk for being performed in suboptimal conditions compared to other workouts.