Two Former Hoosiers Taken on Day 2 of the USFL Draft
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Image: Indiana University Athletics
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Former Hoosiers running back Stevie Scott and defensive lineman Jerome Johnson were selected on the second day of the inaugural USFL Draft. Scott was selected by the Michigan Panthers with the fourth pick of the 27th round and Johnson was selected with the third pick of the 26th round by the Philadelphia Stars.
The USFL is a new professional football league, with no relation to the former version in the 1980s, that kicks off its first season on April 16th. It is made up of eight teams.
Scott and Johnson both last played for IU in 2020 as they played major roles for the Hoosiers in their 6-2 season. Scott played in 31 games for IU over three seasons and ran for 2,543 yards and scored 32 total touchdowns and was a three-time All-Big Ten selection.
Johnson was an anchor for the Hoosiers defense at defensive tackle. In 45 games for the Hoosiers, Johnson made 111 tackles with 21 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks. He was an All-Big Ten selection his senior season in 2020.