Power-bodied USC interior defender with real upside, but still hunting for a bigger role
In the 2025 season, Carlon Jones played in eight games for USC and totaled four tackles, a modest box score that doesn’t fully capture his value as a young, 6-foot-3, 310-pound interior defender with disruptive size and room to grow. He was a four-star recruit and one of the more notable defensive-line additions in USC’s 2024 class, with evaluators pointing to his frame, quickness, and upside. The main question is consistency and snap impact; the fit is best for a team that can develop a high-motor DT rather than expect instant stardom.
