USC Trojans Football: 5 players to watch in spring game

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Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) tackles Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) in the second quarter during a NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Uchenna Nwosu did a little bit of everything for the Trojans in 2016 even as he struggled with a sprained MCL. Entering the spring after healing up, he’ll look to do even more this year.

Nwosu was sixth on the team last year in tackles. He also had three sacks, five pass breakups, and a forced fumble. If he can stay healthy this year, Nwosu could be the most dynamic among a skilled bunch of linebackers on Pendergast’s defense.

So far, Nwosu has looked like one of the Trojans’ most dominant defenders this spring. He picked off Darnold and racked up three quarterback sacks in the first spring scrimmage. With a load of questions still lingering along the defensive line, Nwosu and fellow returning linebackers Cameron Smith and Porter Gustin will need to provide critical backup at the second level.

If Nwosu keeps playing like he has so far this spring, he might make Darnold’s life miserable during the spring game.

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