True freshman USC quarterback Kedon Slovis is more efficient than true freshman Carson Palmer, a better decision-maker than true freshman Matt Barkley and just flat out more productive than true freshman JT Daniels.
There’s an argument Slovis, a mindful pocket navigator and capable gunslinger rolled into one, has the highest ceiling of any rookie Trojan quarterback, given his age. He’s entrenched himself in a conversation with 2003 Matt Leinart and 2016 Sam Darnold.
The numbers bear it out, particularly in areas where USC quarterbacks this decade have been known to struggle, like late in games.
Slovis has thrown five fourth quarter touchdowns on just 45 attempts across five games.