USC WR Raleek Brown to enter transfer portal

USC redshirt freshman wide receiver Raleek Brown plans to enter the transfer portal after two seasons with the Trojans. Ryan Young of TrojanSports.com confirmed the news.

During his time with them, Brown had 45 rushing attempts for 243 yards and four touchdowns while having 19 receptions for 193 yards and three touchdowns. Brown had a much more productive freshman season, playing in 14 games while having 42 rushing attempts for 227 yards and three touchdowns while having 16 receptions for 175 yards and three touchdowns. He was also a major factor in the kick return game with 24 returns for 517 yards.

As a sophomore this past season, Brown only played in two games due to wanting to protect his ability to redshirt: San Jose State in August and Washington in early November. He also made the switch from running back to slot receiver, a position that USC was well stocked at. So you add that all up and that’s why he didn’t see the field much.

When Brown committed to USC, he was a 5-star all-purpose back with a 6.1 Rivals rating. He played down the road at Mater Dei and was looking to be the next star running back to play for the Trojans. USC’s desire to have him play slot receiver instead put a dent in those plans.

Brown had offers from a wide array of programs out of high school and so he’ll have no trouble finding a home. The big thing for him will be to find a school that wants to use him in the way that he wants to be used. It sounds like more than anything he wants to have a major role right away and so wherever he goes will need to be able to assure him of that.