With USC wide receiver Drake London suffering from a season-ending ankle fracture, interim head coach Donte Williams will have to look for other actors to intensify their production.
London posted monstrous numbers in eight games played, totaling 88 receptions, seven touchdowns and a whopping 56 catches more than their compatriot. Tahj Washington.
Trojans have a lot of depth on the wide receiver, but finding a replacement for the irreplaceable Drake London won’t be easy. Among the candidates in his place are Tahj Washington, Gary Bryant Jr., Kyle Ford and even some young talents.
Ford is no stranger to injury, he was due to compete for game time in 2020 as a red shirt rookie but suffered a torn knee ligaments and missed last season. Now listed as the starting X receiver on USC [week 10] depth card, Ford is ready to take on a larger role.
“I just hope to complete all that Drake [London] did, and keep it up, â€Ford said after Monday practice. “Honestly, I feel like I could make an impact and take [over] that role pretty well so I’m confident I’m ready. ”
Ford, the sophomore in the red shirt, has measurements similar to those of London sitting at 6’2 “, 225 pounds. This season he’s racked up seven receptions, 104 yards and one touchdown. He will look to increase those. numbers against Arizona State.
“It’s not that we weren’t serious before, but I feel like it’s a lot more locked down now for sure,†Ford said of the current mentality in the room. USC receivers. “I don’t think that takes away from the fun of the game. It’s a big part of the receiving role, we have fun, [and] we are doing our job well. “
The [4-4] Trojans attack the [5-3] Arizona State Sun Devils in Tempe, AZ at 7:30 p.m. local time. It will be USC’s first game of the 2021 season without extended star Drake London.
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