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USC Football: Way-too-early 2022 depth chart projection

By Jackson Caudell

Nov 27, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Gary Bryant Jr. (1) battles for a pass against BYU Cougars defensive back Kaleb Hayes (18) in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Gary Bryant Jr. (1) battles for a pass against BYU Cougars defensive back Kaleb Hayes (18) in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 07: Kedon Slovis #9, Brett Neilon #62 and Andrew Vorhees #72 of the USC Trojans prepare to snap the ball during the second half of a game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Los Angeles Coliseum on November 07, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 07: Kedon Slovis #9, Brett Neilon #62 and Andrew Vorhees #72 of the USC Trojans prepare to snap the ball during the second half of a game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Los Angeles Coliseum on November 07, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Offensive Line

Starting left tackle: Bobby Haskins
Backup: Mason Murphy

Starting left guard: Andrew Vorhees
Backup: Andrew Milek

Starting center: Brett Neilon
Backup: Jonah Monheim

Starting right guard: Justin Dedich
Backup: Jonah Monheim

Starting right tackle: Courtland Ford
Backup: Max Gibbs

This is the group that is going to have to improve the most in the future if USC wants to return to national prominence. Under former head coach Clay Helton, USC was pretty bad on the offensive line for most of his tenure. Expect that to shift in a major way under Lincoln Riley, as he had some of the best offensive lines in the country during his time at Oklahoma.

Virginia left tackle Bobby Marks is going to be the starter at left tackle. While he was not spectacular while with Virginia, Marks brings a lot of experience to the group. Andrew Vorhees is back at left guard and he is the Trojans’ best offensive linemen.

Center Brett Neilon is also a multi-year starter and anchors things up front.

The two spots on the line that are most competitive are going to be on the right side. Justin Dedich will probably fill in at right guard. Last year’s starter at left tackle, Courtland Ford, will more than likely make the move over to right tackle with the arrival of Marks.

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