He didn’t receive the fanfare that Ronald Johnson and Robert Woods got, nor did Blake Griffin endorse him, consequently becoming a viral video sensation (see Jordan Cameron).
To put it simply, David Ausberry was, at best, USC’s 4th most popular receiver. But even that is good enough to propel one to a career in the NFL when you’re a Trojan.
A low-risk prospect drafted in the 7th round, his combination of size, strength, and speed is worth pursuing, in this case for the Raiders. Check out Ausberry’s highlights from last season. Quietly impressive!