Transfer Jontez Williams will shape how good the USC Trojans' secondary can be this season. Given how talented the Big Ten is and given the teams the Trojans have to face this season, USC needs quality play in the back end. In 2024, Williams was an elite player on defense last season at Iowa State with 4 interceptions and 46 tackles. That production earned him All-Big 12 Second Team. That is the player the Trojans will need this season.
A college football analyst knows exactly how pivotal Williams is to the Trojans. In a recent article, Blake Brockermeyer takes a look at a potential riser for the Trojans this upcoming season. Here is what he had to say about Jontez Williams in his top 150 players ranking:
"Williams missed most of the 2025 season at Iowa State, but the film from his healthy games is impressive. He has a smooth backpedal, fluid hips and the versatility to play both press and off coverage. Williams attacks the football aggressively and brings plenty of physicality in run support. Staying healthy will be the key to maximizing both his potential and USC's secondary."
Williams comes in as the 145th-best player in college football. For very good reason. If the Trojans get a healthy version of Williams, he is a player who can match up with the best of the best in the Big Ten. A big season from Williams will propel a big season for the USC Trojans this year.
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This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: Promising USC transfer defender makes top 150 football players list
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