USC Week 5 NFL report - Drake London plays like an alpha in Atlanta

In the fifth week of the NFL season, numerous former USC Trojans alumni have encountered varying degrees of success in the professional football arena. Among them, Drake London has continued to excel, with his star power rising consistently. The story of a few USC alumni achieving a career season is on the horizon, as long as Michael Penix Jr. maintains his composure.

Makai Lemon, despite receiving more playing time, has yet to meet the benchmarks set by his draft status, producing only 5 catches for 43 yards. Marshawn Lloyd, on the other hand, delivered an exceptional performance against the Chicago Bears, rushing for 31 yards and two touchdowns, reviving the Packers' run game.

Woody Marks, filling in for David Montgomery, contributed significantly to the Houston Texans' run game, amassing 62 yards on 15 carries and adding 23 receiving yards on four catches.

Kamari Rasmey has gained more prominence each week, accumulating 3 tackles against the Titans contributing to the Texans' secondary. Tuli Tuipulotu, though not recording a sack, had a profound impact with 4 tackles and a pass deflection, opening the path for other teammates to achieve sacking success.

Amon-Ra St. Brown, a stalwart for the Detroit Lions, had a modest day, contributing 6 catches for 69 yards. Nwosu, on the other hand, had a standout game against the 49ers, tallying 4 tackles and remained a disruptive force for the Seattle Seahawks' defense. Sam Darnold's performance against the Seattle Seahawks highlighted the stark contrast between his days with the New York Jets and his current form, with 5 sacks and 2 interceptions.

The performance of Drake London has once again established him as the star receiver from USC, propelling the Falcons to victory if Penix Jr. could have finished the game.