"I always tell myself I could have been more humble," Ross said Thursday after the Trojans' eighth spring practice. "But then I always tell myself that you have to stay confident."
A shoulder injury slowed then sidelined Ross after the opener his freshman season. He's played in 24 games, making two starts, and has two interceptions.
"Knowing you can get that starting spot at any time and knowing that you're working hard every day and getting better," said Bolden, who played mostly on special teams last season. "I love it."
Ross, a fourth-year junior, split repetitions with Bolden when practices began, but has taken over a majority of the reps with the starters.