The Starting Point, Riley's Player Comp & High Expectations for USC Freshman Elijah Newby
Although USC didn't finish with a top-ranked 2024 recruiting class, there were some vital players signed by Lincoln Riley and staff. For me, Newby was the top defensive player the Trojans signed last year. He's probably the best overall player they signed, but it's difficult to make that call. He was the highest rankled player per On3 and for me.