Kendarius Reddick is a potential 1st-year impact player to watch on USC defense

Even if a completion happens, every team wants people who are fundamentally sound and limit the completion to only the yards gained on the catch. That is what USC is adding with freshman Kendarius Reddick.

Granted, when watching Reddick's games, oftentimes he does well to make sure that a completion doesn't happen in the first place. When it does, however, the safety is right there and does an excellent job of wrapping up and preventing any yards-after-the-catch.

In general,  Reddick offers an exciting presence on defense that often leads to big plays. He is someone who can be trusted in coverage to prevent the big play from happening. Then, when something underneath unfolds, his quick reaction time and technique ensure that the other team is forced to execute again.

Back-breaking plays and massive deep balls are not aspects that are a concern with Reddick patrolling the secondary. 

For a defense that needs to be improved compared to some of the more recent seasons, between the arrival of coach D'Anton Lynn and freshmen like Reddick, Trojan fans should be feeling much better about a unit that has not been up to par.

That criticism was of a past era. Throughout the entirety of the program, there is something of a fresh start. For coach Riley and this staff, it has started in the high school ranks and has focused on bringing in young talent, looking to develop and grow a culture at USC.

Lookout for early impact on USC defense

When looking at a talent such as Reddick, someone who plays at a high level and knows how to make impactful plays on the field, the talking points of old surrounding this Trojan team will become increasingly less and less relevant.

Bishop Fitzgerald and Kamari Ramsey are going to prominently be featured on the back end of the USC secondary. Trojan fans should still be on the lookout for early glimpses from Reddick as a first-year collegiate player.