at Big Ten Media Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cWe\u2019ve got to really go make a big improvement here. I think we\u2019ve done our part on the roster. And now, we\u2019ve got to develop them and go put it on the field this fall.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ramsey, who prepped at Sierra Canyon School, could have chosen to declare for the NFL Draft, but instead chose to complete another season at USC. The decision could pay dividends, since he has not only become more of a vocal leader on the team but also because he has increased responsibility on the field.<\/p>\n
He was given the green dot in spring, allowing him to communicate with Lynn through a radio in his helmet. Lynn doesn\u2019t signal calls as much, leaving Ramsey to line up the defense.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe main thing as a DB is getting in and out of breaks, working on my breaks,\u201d Ramsey said. \u201cMy backpedal, staying low, getting out fast. Getting stronger, faster, things of that nature. And just keep diving into the playbook. You can never know something too well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Joining Ramsey in the secondary are junior cornerback Prophet Brown and Alex Graham, a freshman safety.<\/p>\n
Brown had 11 tackles in 12 games with one pass breakup last season and Graham enrolled early at USC after being ranked as the No. 5 player in the state of Michigan by 247Sports.<\/p>\n
Ramsey told reporters at Big Ten Media Day that he\u2019s already impressed by Graham as well as by Kennedy Urlacher, a sophomore safety and Notre Dame transfer.<\/p>\n
Former NFL coach Rob Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge to USC as the new assistant head coach for defense and linebackers coach. Ryan spent 24 years coaching in the NFL and won two Super Bowls while he was linebackers coach for the New England Patriots.<\/p>\n
There is little veteran experience in the linebackers room \u2014 Eric Gentry and 6-foot-3, 231-pound Penn State transfer Ta\u2019Mere Robinson are the only upperclassmen with significant experience.<\/p>\n
The defensive line looks to be one of the strongest parts of the defense after adding two big pieces in four-star transfers Jamaal Jarrett (Georgia) and Keeshawn Silver (Kentucky). Both have size, with Jarrett at 6-foot-5, 350 pounds and Silver at 6-foot-4, 336 pounds.<\/p>\n
Jahkeem Stewart re-classed and enrolled early at USC to get a jump on potentially becoming the future of the Trojans\u2019 defense. Video has even surfaced on social media of the college defensive lineman working out with former NFL defensive great Aaron Donald.<\/p>\n
The group is led by Eric Henderson, who is back for his second year coaching USC\u2019s defensive line.<\/p>\n
\u201cD-line is going to be good,\u201d Ramsey said. \u201cThey beefed up. Coach Henderson, he knows what he\u2019s doing. We have a great defense, great players all around in the front and the back end and second level, so I\u2019m excited to see next season.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ramsey added that there\u2019s improved trust among the whole defense and heightened chemistry on the entire team<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cThat\u2019s the main thing \u2014 everyone is doing their job,\u201d Ramsey said. \u201cNo one\u2019s overcompensating, trying to do someone else\u2019s job. Just trust that your brother\u2019s going to be in the right spot and that\u2019ll take care of itself.\u201d<\/p>\n
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