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Quarterbacks
On volume alone, USC is unmatched with 18 NFL starters and merited an honorable mention. However, it’s basically Carson Palmer and a bunch of players in the average/mediocre range. Matt Cassel and Pat Haden went to a Pro Bowl, but Haden, Vince Evans, Rodney Peete and Mark Sanchez all threw more interceptions than touchdowns. Save them, Sam Darnold?
Running Backs
The story is somewhat similar at running back, but the elite tier is much better. Marcus Allen and O.J. Simpson both entered the Hall of Fame, while Reggie Bush and Sam Cunningham both surpassed 5,000 yards on the ground. Relative to its peers, though, USC fell narrowly shy and settled for an honorable mention.
Wide Receivers
Once again, USC had a strong case at a stacked position. Another honorable mention for the Trojans, who produced Keyshawn Johnson, Lynn Swann, Johnnie Morton and Curtis Conway. USC’s current NFL representation includes Robert Woods, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marqise Lee and Nelson Agholor.
Tight Ends
All-Pro tight end Charle Young highlights thisyou guessed ithonorable mention group. Hoby Brenner and Jordan Cameron also headed to a Pro Bowl, while Bob Klein, Billy Miller and Fred Davis each topped 2,000 yards in their respective careers.
Offensive Line
USC fully deserved the OLU designation. Since the merger, the Trojans have showcased Hall of Famers in Ron Yary, Bruce Matthews and Anthony Munoz. Marvin Powell, Tony Boselli, Ryan Kalil and Tyron Smith all have at least five Pro Bowl trips. Overall, 17 linemen have at least 80 NFL starts.
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