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USC football in the NFL: Austin Jackson shines in debut with Miami

USC football alum Austin Jackson (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Former USC football lineman Austin Jackson shined in his first start for the Dolphins.

Two USC football rookies made their NFL debuts on Sunday with Austin Jackson making the brightest impression.

The Miami Dolphins left tackle had already proven worthy of his first-round selection by winning the starting job straight out training camp. Week 1 was his chance to further justify his potential.

Dolphins fans who might have been uncertain with the athletic-but-raw prospect got a relief-inducing display.

Austin Jackson represented USC football well in his pro debut.