Sources identified two USC players who have communicated their intentions to transfer. (Out of respect for those players, we will not report their names at this time, but one plays offense and the other defense.)
This development, of course, opens the door for two more players to sign in the 2018 class. As we reported Thursday, the top priority at this time is cornerback. The next biggest needs are a third offensive lineman and a fifth linebacker.
Sources also informed me there are currently no frontrunners for the running backs coaching vacancy as well as the expected vacancy on defense. There is a good chance these hires won’t be addressed until after signing day. As you might recall, former RBs coach Tommie Robinson left for LSU shortly after signing day last year and Deland McCullough was not hired until March.
This development, of course, opens the door for two more players to sign in the 2018 class. As we reported Thursday, the top priority at this time is cornerback. The next biggest needs are a third offensive lineman and a fifth linebacker.
Sources also informed me there are currently no frontrunners for the running backs coaching vacancy as well as the expected vacancy on defense. There is a good chance these hires won’t be addressed until after signing day. As you might recall, former RBs coach Tommie Robinson left for LSU shortly after signing day last year and Deland McCullough was not hired until March.
