Breaking down the USC Football depth chart by star rating

USC Football’s official depth chart for the 2017 season includes a loaded two-deep of five- and four-star talent, with three-star overachievers.

With a roster filled via four-straight Top 10 recruiting classes, it’s no surprise to see a USC Football depth chart that is stocked full of elite talent.

The Trojan two-deep features five former five-star prospects, 26 four-stars, 14 three-stars and one former walk-on. They’re be looking to deliver on the promise of all that ability in 2017.

Here’s a breakdown of USC’s 2017 two-deep, including star ratings and national recruiting ranks, per the 247Sports composite.

Note: USC’s official depth chart includes a bevy of OR designations in backup positions. To compile a true two-deep, backups were limited to players with the best chance to contribute.

Offense

Wide Receiver:

Jalen Greene (RS-Jr.) ★★★ Tyler Vaughns (RS-Fr.) ★★★★

Slot Receiver:

Deontay Burnett (So.) ★★★ Velus Jones Jr. (RS-Fr.) ★★★

Tight End:

Tyler Petite (Jr.) ★★★★ ANDDaniel Imatorbhebhe (RS-So.) ★★★

Right Tackle:

Chuma Edoga (Jr.) ★★★★★ Clayton Johnston (RS-So.) ★★★★

Right Guard:

Viane Talamaivao (Sr.) ★★★★ Jordan Austin (RS-Jr.) ★★★★

Center:

Nico Falah (RS-Sr.) ★★★★ Cole Smith (RS-So.) ★★★★

Left Guard:

Chris Brown (RS-Jr.) ★★★★ Roy Hemsley (RS-So.) ★★★

Left Tackle:

Toa Lobendahn (RS-Jr.) ★★★★ Austin Jackson (Fr.) ★★★★

Wide Receiver:

Steven Mitchell (RS-Sr.) ★★★★ Michael Pittman (So.) ★★★★

Quarterback:

Sam Darnold (RS-So.) ★★★★ Matt Fink (RS-Fr.) ★★★

Running Back:

Ronald Jones II (Jr.) ★★★★ Aca’Cedric Ware (Jr.) ★★★

Defense

Strongside Linebacker:

Uchenna Nwosu (Sr.) ★★★ Oluwole Betiku (So.) ★★★★★

Defensive End:

Rasheem Green (Jr.) ★★★★★ Christian Rector (RS-So.) ★★★

Nose Tackle:

Josh Fatu (Sr.) ★★★ Marlon Tuipulotu (Fr.) ★★★★

Defensive Tackle:

Malik Dorton (RS-Jr.) ★★★ Liam Jimmons (RS-Fr.) ★★★

Predator Linebacker:

Porter Gustin (Jr.) ★★★★ Connor Murphy (So.) ★★★★

Middle Linebacker:

Cameron Smith (Jr.) ★★★★ Jordan Iosefa (So.) ★★★

Weakside Linebacker:

John Houston (RS-So.) ★★★★ Levi Jones (Fr.) ★★★★

Cornerback:

Iman Marshall (Jr.) ★★★★★ Jamel Cook (RS-Fr.) ★★★★

Nickelback:

Ajene Harris (RS-Jr.) ★★★ Ykili Ross (RS-So.) ★★★★

Strong Safety:

Chris Hawkins (RS-Sr.) ★★★★ C.J. Pollard (RS-Fr.) ★★★★

Free Safety:

Marvell Tell III (Jr.) ★★★★ Matt Lopes (RS-Sr.) N/A

Cornerback:

Jack Jones (So.) ★★★★★ Isaiah Langley (Jr.) ★★★★

The average national ranking for USC’s offensive two-deep is 308. On defense, that number is 285. Across both sides of the ball, the Trojans’ average ranking is 296, meaning USC averages a Top 300 recruit.

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Nearly half of the Trojans’ 46-man two-deep ranked in the Top 100 of their respective recruiting classes.

USC’s average star rating on the 2017 two-deep is 3.8.

At the start of the 2016 season, 70 percent of the players on USC’s two-deep were former four- or five-star prospects.

This year, the Trojans boast elite prospects across 67 percent of the line up despite the departure of former five-stars like JuJu Smith-Schuster, Adoree’ Jackson, Leon McQuay III and Max Browne.

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Meanwhile, three-star overachievers like Deontay Burnett, Daniel Imatorbhebhe, Uchenna Nwosu and Ajene Harris are set to play major roles for USC in 2017 as well.