Riley Wormley is a high-motor USC back with sneaky versatility
In the 2025 season, Riley Wormley showed flash as a true freshman at USC, finishing with 5 carries for 18 rushing yards and 2 catches for 26 receiving yards, and he enters 2026 as a redshirt freshman competing for a bigger role. He’s been described by USC coaches as a full-throttle, eager runner who never really takes a rep off, which fits a backfield rotation that values juice, urgency, and effort. At 5-foot-9 and about 190 pounds, he profiles as a compact, energetic complementary back with upside if his decisiveness and pass-catching translate into more touches.
