USC football: Three seniors with the most to prove in 2020

USC football senior with something to prove: Liam Jimmons

Liam Jimmons has looked versatile. He’s looked promising. Now USC needs him to look solid.

The 6-foot-4 redshirt senior is in line for a starting job at guard after a positional odyssey in the first years of his college career.

He came to USC as a defensive lineman and contributed in 2017 and 2018. The potential he showed there was positive, but depth issues on the offensive line going into 2019 prompted his move to offense.

Once on the offensive line, Jimmons adjusted to his new job quickly and took on a rotational role. He even started two games in the second half of the season. However, he dealt with a concussion and a dislocated elbow which limited his number of games. In those appearances, he looked like a stout blocker.

It already looks like Jimmons has locked up a full-time starting position at right guard and he could even shift over to tackle if the need arose.

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Can he stay healthy and put together a string of strong performances? Can make the difference in the Trojan rushing attack? Can he emerge as a legitimate pro prospect? If the answer to those three questions is “yes” then USC will have a lot less to worry about on the offensive line in 2020.