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Published Nov 27, 2021
Analysis: Taking stock of USC's offensive line
Jeff McCulloch
Staff writer

Perhaps the biggest question for this USC football team entering the season was how the often-maligned offensive line would perform under new position coach Clay McGuire.

Well, with 10 games down, there's ample evidence to provide a verdict, based on both our own eye test and film evaluation along with a look at the PFF advanced metrics and season grades.

Let's take a closer look at both ...

What PFF sees ...

Here are the season grades, snap counts, isolated pass protection and run blocking grades, and pressure stats compiled by PFF for USC's offensive linemen.

PFF grades/stats for USC's offensive linemen
PlayerSeason Grade (Snaps Played)Pass Pro/Run Blocking GradesTotal pressures (sacks allowed)Penalties

LG/LT Andrew Vorhees

83.1 (736)

87.5/82.5

10 (1)

3

C Brett Neilon

78.9 (789)

79.3/78.2

8 (0)

4

LG Justin Dedich

76.3 (368)

73.3/80.7

5 (0)

2

RG Liam Jimmons

73.3 (697)

77.8/75.4

10 (0)

6

RT Jalen McKenzie

69.6 (406)

75.6/65.5

7 (0)

3

RT Jonah Monheim

67.6 (417)

59.6/69.4

21 (4)

0

LT Courtland Ford

59.7 (535)

65.1/57.5

20 (3)

6

What we saw upon close analysis the last two games ...

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