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Where does Connor Murphy fit in USC football’s defense?

Where does Connor Murphy fit in the USC football defense?

The question has followed the redshirt junior around since he first joined the Trojans in 2016 when he was a four-star weakside defensive end recruited to play USC’s Predator linebacker role. Even then, his 6-foot-7 frame was the topic of discussion. Was he too big for Predator? Would he be better suited to shift to the defensive line?

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For two seasons, Murphy’s contributions were limited, finally prompting that very move to the defensive line ahead of the 2018 season.