Written by Grace DeWitt, USC blog contributor
Center Max Tuerk, a first team preseason All-American who will lead the veteran offensive line in his senior season comes in at No. 46. ESPN NFL insider Mel Kiper calls Tuerk "arguably the most versatile lineman in the country."
Sophomore wide receiver JuJu Smith, who contributed 54 receptions and five touchdowns as a true freshman last season, is tied for 47th. Smith is the latest standout wide receiver to play for the Trojans in recent years, joining the lineage which includes record-setters Nelson Agholor, Marqise Lee and Robert Woods.
Trojan fans can expect to see other members of the team named to the rankings as the players continue to be unveiled this week.
