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NFL draft: USC OL Andrew Vorhees scooped up by Ravens in 7th round

April 30, 2023

After a draft process marked by misfortune and inspiration, Andrew Vorhees found his new home on Day 3 of the NFL draft.

The former USC offensive lineman was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the seventh round with the 229th pick of the draft.

Vorhees was viewed as a potential first-round pick following the 2021 season before deciding to return to USC for his extra season of eligibility. He was an integral senior leader in Lincoln Riley’s first year at USC while starting at left guard for the Trojans in 11 games and being named a first-team All American by the Associated Press and Pro Football Focus.

He was still a likely first- or second-day prospect entering this year’s draft. But Vorhees tore his ACL at the NFL combine in March. After learning the extent of the injury the next day, Vorhees still participated in the bench press. He went up to the equipment in crutches and still lifted the most reps of any prospect at the combine.

That viral moment was not enough to stop Vorhees’ slide following knee surgery, but the Ravens traded back into the seventh round to pick the 6-foot-6 lineman, who also has experience at tackle from his time at USC.

Vorhees was the fourth USC player taken in the 2023 draft, joining receiver Jordan Addison (Vikings, first round), defensive end Tuli Tuipulotu (Chargers, second) and corner Mekhi Blackmon (Vikings, third).

It was a tough weekend at the draft for Trojans coming off of injuries. Running back Travis Dye, who broke his ankle in a November game, went undrafted. So did center Brett Neilon, who suffered a leg injury in the Pac-12 championship game.

Dye signed an undrafted free agent deal with the New York Jets, according to the Oregonian.

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