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USC countdown to kickoff: Recalling Trojans OL Justin Dedich
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Countdown to kickoff is back! USC will kick off its 2026 football season on August 29 when the Trojans host San Jose State at the Coliseum. In this series, we will be counting down the days until the season opener by highlighting a notable Trojan who wore each number.
Today, we look at former USC offensive lineman Justin Dedich .
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Position: Offensive line
Years played at USC: 2018-2023
Career highlights: After redshirting his freshman year on campus in 2018, Dedich served as a backup offensive lineman for the Trojans for the majority of the next three seasons. He emerged as a starter towards the end of the 2021 season, and was the full-time starter at right guard in 2022. Taking advantage of his extra COVID year of eligibility, Dedich returned to USC in 2023, starting at center.
Dedich drew acclaim for his strong leadership during his time in Cardinal and Gold. In both the 2022 and 2023 seasons, he was named a team captain. Dedich was known for firing up his teammates in the huddle with passionate, energetic speaches prior to kickoff.
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After USC: Dedich signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft. Although he did not initially make the team, Dedich was signed to the active roster early in the year due to injuries on the offensive line.
Over the past two seasons, Dedich has appeared in 32 games for Los Angeles , making 10 starts. He will look to take on an even bigger role with the team this fall.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC countdown to kickoff: Recalling Trojans OL Justin Dedich
