CNNSI.com recently took a look back at the members of the 2007 Rivals 100, now one year into their college careers. Honestly, I don't believe those at CNNSI.com did anything beyond providing a platform for Rivals.com, who did all the heavy lifting on this one.
*Only FOUR of the nation's 2007 Top-100 high school seniors committed to play for the PAC-10's other NINE teams...Only TWO committed to play for teams outside of Los Angeles*
With a PAC-10 focus, we go to the numbers:
2. Joe McKnight, RB, USC
Freshman Recap: Finished the season with 94 carries for 540 yards and 3 TDs, 23 receptions for 203 yards and 1 TD, 16 punt returns for 124 yards for 11-2 USC.
Spring Status: Fighting to be the lead back in a loaded USC backfield.
6. Everson Griffen, DE, USC
Freshman Recap: Played in 12 games, 21 total tackles (15 solo, 6 assists), 5.5 sacks, 2 FF, 2 PBU for 11-2 USC.
Spring Status: Penciled in as a starter at defensive end.
8. Ronald Johnson, WR, USC
Freshman Recap: Played in 13 games, 4 carries for 27 yards, 7 rec for 110 yards and 1 TD, 25 KO ret for 620 yards, 2 tackles for 11-2 USC.
Spring Status: Looking to prove he can be the team's top deep threat. If not, he might move to cornerback, where the Trojans are thin.
11. Chris Galippo, LB, USC
Freshman Recap: Played in 3 games before freshman season was cut short by a nagging back injury. Eight total tackles (5 solo, 3 asst.) for 11-2 USC.
Spring Status: Competing for playing time at middle linebacker.
17. Marc Tyler, RB, USC
Freshman Recap: Redshirted (injured).
Spring Status: Competing for playing time in a crowded Trojan backfield.
29. Kristofer O'Dowd, C, USC
Freshman Recap: Started first four games at center for 11-2 Trojans before injury. Returned from injury for final three games.
Spring Status: The favorite to win the starting job at center.
44. Aaron Corp, QB, USC
Freshman Recap: Redshirted.
Spring Status: Enters spring just behind Mark Sanchez and Mitch Mustain in the battle to replace departed John David Booty at quarterback.
48. Da'John Harris, DT, USC
Freshman Recap: Redshirted.
Spring Status: Working to get in the mix at defensive tackle for the Trojans.
64. Brian Price, DT, UCLA
Freshman Recap: Played in 10 games, 14 total tackles (9 solo, 5 assists), 8 TFL, 1 sack, 1 PBU and 2 FF for 6-7 UCLA.
Spring Status: Will battle to lock down a starting spot at defensive tackle this spring.
74. Myles Wade, DT, Oregon
Freshman Recap: Didn't qualify academically, currently at Arizona Western C.C., where he registered 54 tackles and 3.5 sacks as a freshman.
75. Martin Coleman, OT, USC
Freshman Recap: Redshirted
Spring Status: Will attempt to get in the mix for playing time on the offensive line this spring.
85. Raymond Carter, RB, UCLA
Freshman Recap: Played in one game for 6-7 UCLA.
Spring Status: Coming off a knee injury, may be able to participate in non-contact drills during spring practice.
92. Marshall Jones, S, USC
Freshman Recap: Played in four games, recorded 1 PBU for 11-2 USC.
Spring Status: Will compete for playing time at safety with an experienced USC secondary.
94. Jahvid Best, RB, California
Freshman Recap: Played in 10 games, had 29 carries for 221 yards and 2 TDs, 13 rec for 74 yards and 1 TD, 15 KR for 405 yards for 7-6 Cal.
Spring Status: Expected to miss the spring as he continues to recover from injury.
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