As spring practice draws to a close, USC’s most uncertain position group is its offensive line, a group of largely untested youngsters who will be relied upon.
USC offensive lineman Tobias Raymond practices at Howard Jones Field on Thursday, April 11, 2024. LOS ANGELES — When USC first began recruiting offensive tackle Tobias Raymond at the dawn of Lincoln Riley’s regime, he weighed all of 250 pounds. New offensive line coach Josh Henson saw clear potential in a 6-foot-7 frame and plucked the kid out of Ventura.
In simple terms – there is not one single point of returning, tested strength at any point on USC’s offensive line, the program’s most glaring problem area as spring football winds to a close. The brightest spot comes at center, where former left tackle Jonah Monheim has taken up the mantle from Justin Dedich and Brett Neilon before him; Monheim has drawn glowing reviews from coaches and players alike this spring, after spending some time in the offseason training with Neilon.
Emmanuel Pregnon likely slots back in at left guard, a transfer who was serviceable last year. As presently constructed, right guard is shaping up as a battle between sophomore Noa, redshirt freshman Talalele and senior Gino Quinones, who is coming off a season-ending injury. Redshirt freshman Paige, who took 36 snaps last year, is set to fill Monheim’s void at left tackle.
“Last year, I felt like, at some spots, there was just disconnect where we couldn’t energize each other. And I’m not talking about me – I’m talking about the guys in the room,” Henson said in late March.“I don’t know that we ever completely gelled as a unit,” Riley said a couple weeks later. “One, I think it starts with your older players. Your older guys, they have to play their best. They have to be great leaders. They have to set the tone.
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