Trestin Castro is a rising USC cornerback with starter upside
In the 2025 season, Trestin Castro appeared in two games for USC and recorded one tackle, while entering 2026 as a redshirt freshman competing for playing time. The big selling point is his pedigree: he was a four-star recruit and highly ranked cornerback prospect, and USC has already cross-trained him at safety, which hints at range, football IQ, and versatility. He’s a 6-foot, 190-pound defensive back with a receiver background and a ball-hawk reputation from high school — the kind of traits that make him a fit for a defense that likes athletic, adaptable coverage players.
