The old-school USC edge who earned every snap
In the 2003 season, USC DE Jay Bottom was a reliable rotational defender and special-teams contributor, backing up Kenechi Udeze and Frostee Rucker while giving the Trojans a tough, experienced 6-foot-3, 225-pound presence off the edge[1][6][8]. What makes him interesting is the walk-on-to-contributor arc: a high-academic, high-effort player whose value came from versatility, discipline, and staying ready in a loaded front seven rather than gaudy counting stats[1][5][7].
