USC starts spring practice on Tuesday.
Safeties
Coach: Ronnie Bradford
Key returners: Senior Leon McQuay III, fourth-year junior Chris Hawkins, junior John Plattenburg and sophomore Marvell Tell III
Returners: Redshirt freshman Ykili Ross
Joining in the fall: Freshmen Jamel Cook and Keyshawn Young
Outlook: USC returns starting safeties Chris Hawkins and John Plattenburg, as well as experienced senior Leon McQuay III and sophomore Marvell Tell III.
Hawkins, a former cornerback, intercepted two passes and recovered two fumbles, returning one 94 yards for a touchdown last season.