Allen, whose real first name is Javorius, will forgo his final season as a Trojan. CollegeFootballTalk.com obtained Allen’s released statement, which thanks the staff, the fans and school as a whole. He said the decision to go pro was tough.
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“I went home to Florida and talked it over with my family … Now I’m ready to take it to the next level. Every kid dreams of this moment,” Allen said.
“Buck is a true Trojan and we wish him well,” coach Steve Sarkisian said. “He is not only a good football player, but a fine young man. We are grateful for what he did at USC. We asked a lot of Buck this year and he came through with an All-Pac-12 season. We know he can do more of the same in the NFL.”
The redshirt junior tallied 152 yards rushing yards and two touchdowns in USC’s 45-42 win against Nebraska in the Holiday Bowl.
Allen finished the 2014 season with 1,489 yards, the most by any USC running back since Reggie Bush’s 1,740 in 2005.
