USC’s summer work is in the books, and the first thing that jumps out from the updated 2026 roster is how much the body types have changed across the board.
The Trojans finished up workouts under strength coach Trumain Carroll and are set to open fall camp on Friday, July 31. A handful of players showed especially noticeable transformations, with several young pieces adding the kind of size USC wants before the season gets rolling.
King Miller is one of the biggest winners from the offseason program. The redshirt sophomore running back got thrust into the starting lineup in early October last season after multiple injuries, and he made the most of the opportunity.
Miller was listed at 210 pounds in 2025 and is now up to 225. He’s never been viewed as a pure burner, but he still found ways to hit big plays on the ground.
Last season, he was tied for first in the Big Ten in runs of 40-plus yards, which stands out even more given how late he became the lead back.
The freshman class also features some eye-catching size gains. Boobie Feaster, who just turned 17 in late May, is the youngest player on the roster and is expected to contribute right away.
The Lone Star State native enrolled this summer and got to work immediately. He’s listed at 6-1 and 190 pounds, 10 pounds heavier than his recruiting-site listing.
Another freshman expected to make noise is tight end Mark Bowman. The five-star local standout is projected as a day-one starter, and USC has spent the time since his January arrival getting him ready for Big Ten football. He’s now up to 245 pounds.
Offensive tackle Vlad Dyakonov also added good size. After an impressive week at the Navy All-American Bowl in January, the four-star freshman needed more weight to handle life up front in the Big Ten. He’s gained 10 pounds and now checks in at 295.
On the other side of the ball, defensive end Jadyn Ramos made a strong impression in last fall camp when he piled up multiple sacks in a scrimmage at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC saw him as an underrated pickup in the 2025 class, but he needed more development in the weight room. He’s gone from 220 pounds to 250.
Safety Madden Riordan, who built a reputation as a ball hawk at Sierra Canyon, arrived earlier this year around 150-160 pounds. He stood out in spring practice and earned praise from Lincoln Riley and safeties coach Paul Gonzales, though both coaches also stressed the need for him to keep adding size. Riordan is now up to 180 pounds.
Not every notable change was an increase. Defensive lineman Jide Abasiri is down 15 pounds as he prepares for a bigger role at end this season. He took reps at both spots in the spring, and that responsibility has grown heading into the fall.
Defensive end Kameryn Crawford also trimmed down, dropping 10 pounds to 255, a move that should help him get off the edge faster. Defensive lineman Jamaal Jarrett is down 15 pounds as well, though he still measures 6-5 and 360 pounds.
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