Playing defensive back is part of the family business for USC redshirt sophomore cornerback Marcelles Williams. Nov 18, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley during the first quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC Trojans redshirt sophomore cornerback Marcelles Williams | USC Trojans on SI“Obviously, my first year, I didn't really play too much," Williams said. A role that he has embraced heading into his redshirt sophomore season. Redshirt sophomore Chasen Johnson returns after a knee injury limited him to just two games in 2025.