Hiram Velez leaps into the air during an early spring practice in Troy. Velez hopes to fill the void left by the graduating Teddy Ruben at wide receiver.
And no, the Trojans did not find Teddy Ruben another year of eligibility – even though you could not blame them if they tried.
Ruben’s magnificent success in 2015 has lured a similar receiver from the desert, though. Trojans head coach Neal Brown has mentioned Hiram Velez has a good shot to contribute this season from the very same slot spot that Ruben nailed down last year.