USC Football: Calen Bullock Heads to AFC Playoff Contender in Fresh CBS Mock Draft

All eyes are on former USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams heading into the upcoming 2024 NFL draft and rightfully so. Williams is a star and is expected to be taken first overall by the Chicago Bears. But the Trojans do have plenty of other talented players that will be entering the league.

One of those is USC safety Calen Bullock, who is seen as a very highly-touted defensive prospect around the league. Bullock was great for the Trojans last season, posting 63 total tackles with two interceptions. He also scored one touchdown on an interception return during the 12 games he played.

Bullock has the skills to make any defense better, giving him a prime chance to make it in the league. He is projected to be taken in the middle rounds of the draft and was mocked to the Miami Dolphins in a new mock draft by CBS. Chris Trapasso of CBS lists Miami taking the Trojans' safety with pick No. 117 after a trade with the Indianapolis Colts.

For Miami, they could use someone like Bullock for their secondary. The Dolphins made the postseason last year but fell short against the Kansas City Chiefs. If Miami wants to heavily compete with teams like the Chiefs in the AFC, they have to be able to stop the passing game. Bullock could help the Dolphins with this, making them an ideal landing spot for him.

If the Dolphins could get Bullock in the middle rounds, it could end up being a steal for the team. USC has produced plenty of talented defenders over the years and Bullock looks to be the next in line.