For a few USC football players, a burnt redshirt seems inevitable.
Starters like quarterback Kedon Slovis and defensive lineman Drake Jackson will continue to see playing time in 2019 without concern for retaining their year of eligibility. The same goes for contributors like wide receiver Drake London and cornerback Chris Steele.
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Slovis has already thrown for 715 yards and five touchdowns. Jackson leads USC with 4.5 tackles for loss, including a team-best two sacks. London has just three catches for 62 yards, but he has seen extensive playing time on the inside.