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Pac-12 Football: Every team’s most important newcomers for 2021

By Dante Pryor

Dec 18, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oregon Ducks players pose with trophy after the Pac-12 Championship against the Southern California Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Oregon defeated USC 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oregon Ducks players pose with trophy after the Pac-12 Championship against the Southern California Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Oregon defeated USC 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Bru McCoy (4) carries the ball against the Oregon Ducks during the Pac-12 Championship at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Oregon defeated USC 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Bru McCoy (4) carries the ball against the Oregon Ducks during the Pac-12 Championship at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Oregon defeated USC 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

USC

The USC Trojans come into this season with high expectations. Quarterback Kedon Slovis is on most Heisman Trophy watch lists, and defensive coordinator Todd Orlando has a full offseason to implement his scheme.

The biggest coups the Trojans pulled off was signing defensive end Korey Foreman away from the likes of Ohio State, Alabama, and Clemson. Foreman staying in the Pac-12 footprint shows that USC can compete for national recruits. Foreman, along with running back Keontay Ingram, looks to have a major impact on the Trojans this fall.

  • Korey Foreman, DE: Any time your pro comps are Cameron Jordan and DeMarcus Lawrence, you are an athletic freak. That is exactly what Foreman is. How coach Orlando uses Foreman in his defense is limited only to his imagination. Though Foreman played strong-side end in high school, he could grade out as an outside linebacker hybrid. Foreman has worked on his body relentlessly and has lost 20 pounds. He could also play anywhere on the defensive line. Foreman is the type of defender you figure out where to put him and allow him to make plays.
  • Keaontay Ingram (transfer), RB: After amassing 2,326 yards from scrimmage and 17 touchdowns, Texas transfer Keontay Ingram is a good replacement for outgoing running backs Markese Stepp and Stephen Carr. Ingram is a versatile runner who can also catch the ball out of the backfield. In addition, Ingram is a veteran with loads of experience and production in his collegiate career. The Trojans likely use multiple backs, including freshman speedster Brandon Campbell, but Ingram takes the lead here.
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