USC Football: Projecting the Trojans' 2013 2-Deep Depth Chart

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As the Trojans enter an offseason of change, as they attempt to right a ship that fell off course in 2012, there will be many units under scrutiny.

And as changes due to graduation and early departures for the NFL become apparent, the roster's depth chart will reflect those adjustments.

Recently, I published a projected offensive depth chart as well as a very recent defensive projected depth chart.

Since then, there have been a few changes, and the following reflects an updated two-deep depth chart for the Trojans' 2013 season.

Offensive Line

Kevin Graf
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Not much in the way of changes here, as the only remaining questions will be who inherits Khaled Holmes center position and who finally takes hold of the left tackle position.

Also, be on the lookout for incoming freshmen Khaliel Rodgers and Nico Falah, as well as the two promising redshirt freshmen, Zach Banner and Jordan Simmons.

Finally, if Desmond Harrison—a mammoth JUCO tackle—commits, he might stand a chance to crack the two-deep as well.

 

Depth Chart:

 

Left Tackle:

Max Tuerk

Aundrey Walker

 

Right Tackle:

Kevin Graf

Zach Banner

 

Center: 

Cyrus Hobbi 

John Martinez

 

Left Guard:

Marcus Martin

Jordan Simmons

 

Right Guard: 

John Martinez

David Garness(?)

Receivers

Marqise Lee
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Now that Robert Woods has declared for the NFL draft, there will obviously be some changes in the receiver unit.

Look for Nelson Agholor to take over for Woods at flanker with Marqise Lee coming back as one of the best at his position in the nation.

 

Flanker:

Nelson Agholor

George Farmer Jr.

 

Wide Receiver:

Marqise Lee

De'Von Flournoy

Tight Ends

Xavier Grimble
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With "co-starters" Xavier Grimble and Randall Telfer both back for the 2013 season, there is little reason to think anyone else will crack the two-deep at this position.

Xavier Grimble

Randall Telfer

Running Backs and Fullback

Silas Redd
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The two-deep in these units continue to look the same as the Trojans welcome back running back Silas Redd and part-time starter, fullback Soma Vainuku.

However, keep an eye on "big back" Tre Madden, whose knee injury stymied a very nice start to spring camp last year.

 

Tailback:

Silas Redd

Tre Madden

 

Fullback:

Soma Vainuku

Jahleel Pinner

Quarterback

Max Wittek
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After Max Wittek's abysmal performance in the Sun Bowl, this position is certainly up for grabs.

Although incoming freshman Max Browne is the face of the future, I still see this as a two-man race between Wittek and fellow redshirt sophomore, Cody Kessler.

 

Max Wittek

Cody Kessler

Defensive Line

Morgan Breslin
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The only major change to this unit will be Devon Kennard replacing Wes Horton, who has graduated.

There may be some backup shuffling as players get longer looks, but those changes won't be evident until after spring practice at the earliest.

 

Defensive End:

Morgan Breslin

Kevin Greene

 

Nose Tackle:

George Uko

Antwaun Woods 

 

Defensive Tackle:

Leonard Williams

J.R. Tavai

 

Defensive End:

Devon Kennard

Greg Townsend Jr.

Linebackers

Hayes Pullard
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One major change that will likely be forthcoming is the move of strongside linebacker Dion Bailey to safety.

This will likely result in Anthony Sarao taking Bailey's spot, and Jabari Ruffin will also get a long look.

 

Strongside Linebacker:

Anthony Sarao 

Jabari Ruffin

 

Middle Linebacker:

Lamar Dawson

Scott Starr

 

Weak-side Linebacker:

Hayes Pullard

Simione Vehikite

Defensive Backfield

Torin Harris
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The smart money now has strong-side linebacker Dion Bailey moving to safety so that will clear up one position in this unit.

However, with the recent decision of cornerback Nickell Robey to turn pro, this opens up another spot which means the Trojans will have two new starters (not counting Torin Harris who started several games).

 

Cornerback:

Kevon Seymour

Ryan Henderson

 

Free Safety:

Dion Bailey

Su'a Cravens (True Freshman)

 

Strong Safety:

Gerald Bowman

Demetrius Wright 

 

Cornerback:

Torin Harris

Jalen Ramsey (True Freshman)