USC running back room is incredibly deep, with promising young talent at the position

The depth of the USC running back room is impressive this year. When looking at the Trojan RBs, the position group is highlighted by Waymond Jordan. Eli Sanders is also expected to have a significant role as a change-of-pace back.

More attention also needs to be given to Bryan Jackson and Riley Wormley as well.

Focusing on Jackson, the sophomore has the ability to run between the tackles and catch the ball out of the backfield. He is someone who has shown his potential early on as a freshman last year. The fact that Jackson, by all accounts, will be the likely third option on the depth chart at running back speaks a lot to the depth at this position.

If, in a parallel universe, the Trojans had not been able to secure the transfer commitments of Sanders and Jordan, many USC fans would have felt entirely comfortable with Jackson leading the charge out in the running game. Still only an underclassman, the full potential of Sanders is yet to be reached. Already, though, he is showing a great deal of talent and could see himself featured as RB1 in short order.

Promising young USC option

Assessing Wormley, the freshman offers a physical presence at running back. One aspect that separates him is his ability to get to the outside and use his speed, which puts the defender in a tough position to make the play.

While able to run outside of the tackles, Wormley can also dish out bruising contact, often making the first defensive player unable to bring him down.

There are not too many questions about it. USC has a lot of depth at the running back position. Even in the event of an injury or two, the Trojans will be able to use any one of their great RB options.