How UCLA and USC players look for the NFL draft

UCLA and USC players projected to be selected in rounds 2-7 of the NFL draft (April 28-30):

UCLA

RAHIM MOORE, safety: Best free safety in this draft class. Good range, but needs to get stronger. Projected round: 2.

DAVID CARTER, defensive tackle: Performance at the Shrine Game bumped up his stock after a poor season. Projected: 6.

KAI FORBATH, kicker: Booted 85 field goals, tying him for first in school history with John Lee. Projected: 6-7.

RYAN TAYLOR, center: Showed good versatility, moving to center after playing guard as a junior. Projected: 6-7.

USC

JURRELL CASEY, defensive tackle: A junior who had 4½ sacks and 11 tackles for losses. Projected: 2-3.

SHAREECE WRIGHT, cornerback: Injuries and off-the-field issues gave him only one full season. Projected: 2-3.

JORDAN CAMERON, tight end: Very athletic, most known for his video with Blake Griffin. Projected: 3-4.

KRISTOFER O’DOWD, center: Multi-year starter who needs to prove he can stay healthy. Projected: 3-4.

STANLEY HAVILI, fullback: Versatile runner and pass catcher who’s coming off shoulder surgery. Projected: 4-5.

RONALD JOHNSON, wide receiver: Good speed, but he never ascended to the No. 1 receiver spot. Projected: 4-5.

ALLEN BRADFORD, running back: Hopes to build on great season-ending performance vs. UCLA. Projected: 7.

MALCOLM SMITH, linebacker: Younger brother of New York Giants receiver Steve Smith. Projected: 7-free agent.

MICHAEL MORGAN, linebacker: Two-year starter whose future is likely in special teams. Projected round: 7-free agent.

— SAM FARMER