USC returns 98.2% of its production this season at the wide receiver position in terms of receptions. The headliners are JuJu Smith-Schuster, Adoree' Jackson, Steven Mitchell Jr. and Darreus Rogers who combined to haul in 181 catches for 2,492 yards and 19 touchdowns.
While Smith-Schuster, an 2015 All-Pac-12 First Team selection, was the primary target on offense last year (89 receptions for 1,454 yards and 10 TDs), the goal this season is to spread the ball around and find the open man. The new USC quarterback will have plenty of options at his disposal.
The Trojans return nine scholarship receivers with experience, although Jalen Greene is currently working at quarterback, plus five star-studded freshmen. Of the newcomers, Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Imatorbhebhe are already enrolled and participating in spring practice, while Tyler Vaughns, Velus Jones Jr. and Trevon Sidney will arrive in the fall.
"This is probably the most explosive group of wide receivers USC has had since I've been here," said head coach Clay Helton. "With our depth, we now have the ability to put three or four wideouts on the field at the same time, each of whom causes a mismatch for defenders."
While Smith-Schuster, an 2015 All-Pac-12 First Team selection, was the primary target on offense last year (89 receptions for 1,454 yards and 10 TDs), the goal this season is to spread the ball around and find the open man. The new USC quarterback will have plenty of options at his disposal.
The Trojans return nine scholarship receivers with experience, although Jalen Greene is currently working at quarterback, plus five star-studded freshmen. Of the newcomers, Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Imatorbhebhe are already enrolled and participating in spring practice, while Tyler Vaughns, Velus Jones Jr. and Trevon Sidney will arrive in the fall.
"This is probably the most explosive group of wide receivers USC has had since I've been here," said head coach Clay Helton. "With our depth, we now have the ability to put three or four wideouts on the field at the same time, each of whom causes a mismatch for defenders."
A video posted by USC Trojans (@usc_athletics) on
