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USC defensive back Max Williams could miss season after tearing knee ligament

A USC defensive backfield already dealing with depth issues has been dealt another blow.

Max Williams, a redshirt sophomore nickel back, suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee Tuesday during spring practice, presumably ending his 2021 season before it begins. His father, Maxzell Williams Sr., confirmed the diagnosis on Twitter.

“As a parent, one of the worse feelings in the world is when your child is hurting,” Williams Sr. tweeted. “We’ve been down this road b4 and back to the road to recovery.”

As a parent one of the worse feelings in the world is when your child is hurting.