USC Football Summer Preview: Tight End

Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY SportsThe Trojans have not had a dynamic tight end for a while now (Tight ends only amassed 194 yards in 2018, averaging to just over 16 yards a game). Tyler Petite, a primarily run blocking tight end had held the incumbent spot for the past years. Now, Petite is out of the building. It opens the door for new blood and more dynamic play at the tight end position. But for the first time in years, USC fans must ask: do we really want a dynamic tight end?

Under conventional offenses run by Tee Martin and Clay Helton, tight ends are supposed to be a key part of the intermediate passing game. They serve as all around players who run block while also running routes. But last…