One of the most prominent members of USC's athletic department is leaving for the NFL.
Brandon Sosna, USC's chief of staff for athletics who oversees the football program, is taking a job with the Detroit Lions, sources told ESPN.
Sosna began informing co-workers of his decision earlier this week, sources said. His role with the Lions is expected to be the Senior Director of Football Administration, according to sources.
Sosna has operated as the No. 2 to USC athletic director Mike Bohn essentially since Bohn's hiring late in 2019, including a promotion to executive senior associate athletic director.