Photos: Spring Ball Day 1

Erik-McKinneyby:Erik McKinney•03/11/20•

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Check out the WeAreSC photo gallery from Day 1 of USC Trojans Spring Ball 2020, with new coaches, early enrollees, potential breakout players and returning stars.

Quarterback Kedon Slovis
Quarterback JT Daniels, who could eventually throw to receivers on air or in one-on-one situations later this spring, but will likely be back for fall camp
Running back Stephen Carr, who will likely receive a bulk of the work this spring with Markese Stepp and Vavae Malepeai injured, and Kenan Christon running track
Running back Vavae Malepeai
Running back Markese Stepp
Wide receiver Kyle Ford, who made a major impact in the first spring practice
Wide receiver Bru McCoy, who had a good first day and appears settled in after a rocky 2019, due to multiple transfers and illness.
Wide receiver Tyler Vaughns, who was his reliable self on Wednesday, and looks to be one of the leaders of a talented receiver group.
True freshmen early enrollees Josh Jackson (No. 6) and Gary Bryant (No. 1) both made quick impacts and could see time this fall
Sixth-year tight end Daniel Imatorbhebhe, who has missed the last two seasons with injuries, but performed Wednesday like he's been with the team forever. He has a chance to be a major addition to this USC offense
Offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker, who started at left guard last season but ran with the first team at left tackle on Wednesday
Offensive lineman Justin Dedich, a backup center last year, but went with the first team at left guard on Wednesday
Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Jason Rodriguez was with the first team at right tackle on Wednesday. He could be a key reserve this season, or perhaps battle for a starting tackle spot
USC Trojans offensive coordinator Graham Harrell
Linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu missed the last two seasons with injury and was clearly excited to get on the field for the first day of practice
Middle linebacker Jordan Iosefa will return for his redshirt senior season, but will be out this spring as he continues to recover from a knee injury that cost him the 2019 season
Linebacker Kana'i Mauga went with the first team defense on Wednesday
Outside linebacker Abdul-Malik McClain continues to rehab from an injury suffered last season. He was able to work with a trainer on Wednesday
Linebacker Ralen Goforth should be a key piece to the linebacker depth chart this season
Linebacker Palaie Gaoteote went with the first team defense on Wednesday, and walks here with new defensive line coach Vic So'oto
Defensive end Caleb Tremblay, who has clearly caught the eye of So'oto and went with the first team on Wednesday
Defensive lineman Drake Jackson (No. 99) who played the "B" backer spot on Wednesday, a standup hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker, along with high school teammates in cornerback Jayden Williams (No. 14) and linebacker Tuasivi Nomura (No. 44)
Early enrollee freshman defensive tackle Kobe Pepe
Cornerbacks coach Donte Williams
Cornerback Chris Steele, who will get plenty of run with the first team defense this spring
Cornerback Olaijah Griffin was plenty excited to get spring ball started
Nickelback Max Williams was impressive on Wednesday, continuing a trend for the young cornerback
Nickelback Greg Johnson took first-team reps on Wednesday
Safety Chase Williams, who played with the first team on Wednesday with Talanoa Hufanga sidelined
Safeties coach Craig Naivar
Early enrollee freshman kicker Parker Lewis

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