Texas Wide Receiver Transfers to USC, Chooses Helton Over Sarkisian

Longhorns wideout Jake Smith announced his transfer decision on Tuesday afternoon.

Texas wide receiver Jake Smith announced on Tuesday that he would be transferring to USC not long after entering the NCAA transfer portal.

The third-year wideout took to Twitter to inform the public of his decision. 

"Coach [Clay] Helton I can't thank you enough for this opportunity," Smith wrote. "I can't wait to get to LA and become a Trojan! Fight on!" 

Smith, was projected to become a primary option for the slot position in Steve Sarkisian's new offense, until he acquired an injury during spring practice. In two seasons with Texas, Smith has appeared in 20 games, caught 48 passes for 568 yards and nine touchdowns.

Smith now joins several other former Longhorns who made the jump to Southern California this offseason including tight end Malcolm Epps, running back Keaontay Ingram, and safety Xavion Alford. They will be reunited with former Texas defensive coordinator Todd Orlando and director of recruiting Bryan Carrington.

Smith is heading into an already stacked wide receiver room. The Trojans return with star wideouts Drake London and Bru McCoy. Alongside Colorado transfer K.D. Nixon, Kyle Ford, Gary Bryant Jr. and freshman Michael Jackson III. 

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