Where does Connor Murphy fit in the USC football defense?
The question has followed the redshirt junior around since he first joined the Trojans in 2016 when he was a four-star weakside defensive end recruited to play USC’s Predator linebacker role. Even then, his 6-foot-7 frame was the topic of discussion. Was he too big for Predator? Would he be better suited to shift to the defensive line?
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For two seasons, Murphy’s contributions were limited, finally prompting that very move to the defensive line ahead of the 2018 season.