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USC football depth chart: Breaking down the Trojans’ 2018 starting lineup

The 2018 USC football season is less than a week away, as signaled by the release of the Trojans first depth chart of the year.

On Sunday, head coach Clay Helton, offensive coordinator Tee Martin and defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast took all the information they’ve learned over the last eight months of preparations and settled on a lineup.

Here’s a deep-dive into the Trojan’s post-spring depth chart heading into the 2018 season, starting on defense:

Defensive Tackle

Starter: Malik Dorton, RS-Sr.

Dorton is a veteran on the inside who has earned the trust of starting status in the past.