USC's Caleb Williams is a dual-threat quarterback but coach Lincoln Riley says his next progression is to stay longer in the pocket to let plays develop.
Not since the 1991 season, when Reggie Perry held the reins, have the Trojans entrusted their offense to a quarterback who could be classified as a dual threat. That season wound up an abject disaster, as Perry threw three touchdowns with 12 interceptions, and USC won just three games. Perry ultimately transitioned to safety after the season.USC coaches say linebacker Raesjon Davis is improving while cornerback Domani Jackson made his spring practice debut on Thursday.
Williams is almost certain to shatter those statistical boundaries as a sophomore. Few college quarterbacks were more electric as ballcarriers last season, when Williams racked up 435 yards rushing and six touchdowns through a tantalizing combination of speed and brute force. Many of his best runs, like the 68-yard touchdown against Texas, came after contact. He forced 22 missed tackles, according to Pro Football Focus, and averaged 4.95 yards per attempt after contact. Only two other quarterbacks bested that mark last season. One of them, Liberty’s Malik Willis, is expected to be the top passer picked in this month’s NFL draft.
That title is almost certain to belong to Williams after his sophomore season. This spring, the quarterback has been focused on runningLooking back on his freshman season, Williams said he realized there were moments “where I was too quick to scramble.”
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