USC receiver Marqise Lee mum on NFL Draft

Staff report

USC receiver Marqise Lee mum on NFL Draft image

Although many expect Southern Cal wide receiver Marqise Lee to declare for the draft, he said he hasn’t made that decision yet.

"I've been focusing on trying to leave all the outside stuff out," Lee told the Los Angeles Times. "Just focus on the weekend and actually getting the job done."

Lee, who caught a Pac-12 record 118 passes last season, has been limited this year because of injuries. USC plays its last home game of the season this weekend against UCLA.

Although receivers coach Tee Martin says he’ll be supportive of whatever Lee decides, he also told the Times he has a challenge for him.

"My deal for him is, 'Do do you want to come back and try to see if you want to be a top-five pick?'" Martin said. "'If just being a first-rounder is good for you, then go ahead.'"

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