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Why DL coach Eric Henderson can recruit the south at an elite level

On3 imageby:Marshall Levenson•01/26/24•

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Los Angeles Rams defensive line run game coordinator coach Eric Henderson during minicamp at Cal Lutheran University. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

WeAreSC's Scott Schrader did a good job recently trying to explain the significance of USC hiring Eric Henderson at defensive line coach, among his other roles on the staff. He detailed how Henderson's hire is comparable to Ed Orgeron in the Pete Carroll era. Retaining Orgeron impacted recruiting and boosted the overall defensive mindset/culture. Eric Henderson has a chance to have a similar impact.

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