Looking at these highlights, it sure would’ve been nice if Nick Perry returned for his senior season.

Perry led the Pac-12 in sacks (9.5) and made the All-Pac-12 first team. In addition, he led the defensive line in tackles (54), had 3 pass deflections, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery, making him the most productive defensive end USC has had since 2007.

The criminal bowl bans are over and USC finds itself in the national championship discussion once again, but that wasn’t enough to keep the Michigan native at USC for one more year. The riches of the NFL were just too great to pass up being a projected first-round pick.

Enjoy the highlights!

Check out Nick Perry’s 2009 and 2010 highlights below.