USC Trojans cornerback Jaylin Smith was one of a number of players honored for Senior Day at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Smith spoke about his time with the Trojans after the game on Saturday.
Smith has appeared in 42 career games during his four seasons on campus, but this weekend was the last time he will run through the tunnels wearing the“It was a surreal, man,” Smith. “I just remember moving into the Village like it was yesterday. I feel like the memories, they haven’t hit me yet, to be honest. But I just look back at all the memories, the tradition, the culture, and everything that SC stands on. I love everything about USC. I’m blessed to be a part of this.
The entire staff that recruited him was let go after his freshman season in 2021 when the Trojans went 4-8 and the program missed out on a bowl game entirely. USC hiredaway from Oklahoma after the season and they won 11 games in his first season, reached the Pac-12 Championship game and a New Year’s Six Bow in 2022.
Smith played every position in the secondary for two different defensive coordinators before his third, D’Anton Lynn made him a full-time cornerback in 2024 where he has excelled this season. His play has caught the attention of NFL scouts, and it was announced last month that Smith has accepted his invitation to the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl. The All-Star game will give Smith the opportunity to showcase his talents in a week-long event in front of every NFL team.
“What’s happened is his athletic talent has been able to takeover. He’s been consistent, he’s been dedicated, he’s sacrificed. You’re starting to see the benefit of all the hard work. Everything’s he’s done over these last couple of years it’s showing up right now, he’s a heck of a player,” Mays continued.
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