USC star Michael Pittman Jr plans to return for senior season
The future surrounding USC’s football program may look shaky at the moment, but there is some good news for Trojans fans.
Michael Pittman Jr. said on Tuesday that he plans to return to USC for his senior season.
Michael Pittman Jr., who is among USC’s draft-eligible juniors, said he is planning to return for his senior season. "I don't know why everyone thinks I'm on my out."
— Joey Kaufman (@joeyrkaufman) November 21, 2018
Michael Pittman Jr. on plans to return for his senior season: “I appreciate everyone thinks that I'm playing that well, but I still have a lot more left here.” He added he wants to be a team captain and earn All-American honors.
— Joey Kaufman (@joeyrkaufman) November 21, 2018
Pittman says the one thing that could make him change his mind would be if he gets a good NFL draft evaluation.
Michael Pittman Jr. on his future: "If I get a good (NFL draft) eval, that might make me look at it. But if I had to make a decision right now, it'd be easy."
— Joey Kaufman (@joeyrkaufman) November 21, 2018
Pittman has 34 catches for 667 yards and 6 touchdowns this season. He is a big-play threat, with his 19.6 average tying him with Alabama’s Jerry Jeudy for 17th in the country.