Ranking USC's Defensive Freshmen | Can the Nation's #1 Class Fix the Defense?

USC signed the No. 1 recruiting class in America, but which defensive freshmen have the brightest futures in Cardinal and Gold?

In this episode of the Troy Talk Podcast, I apply my proprietary ranking formula to every defensive freshman in USC's 2026 class and break down who I believe will make the biggest impact for the Trojans.

From elite prospects like Luke Wafle and Elbert "Rock" Hill to intriguing newcomers such as Jaimeon Winfield and Madden Riordan, I rank the entire defensive class and explain what separates the future stars from the developmental prospects.

Who did I rank too high? Who did I rank too low? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

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