Lincoln Riley has raved about redshirt sophomore cornerback Marcelles Williams’ progression this spring. Williams started 11 games in 2025.
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#USC coach Lincoln Riley on cornerback Marcelles Williams this spring:
“Marcelles has improved a lot. I think this stretch of practice is the best ball that he's played. He's getting stronger and faster, and his body is just continuing to mature.”
USC RS Freshman CB Marcelles Williams in 2025, per @PFF vs. All Other Freshman/RS Freshman B1G CBs:
⚔️305 Coverage Snaps (1st in B1G)
⚔️4 PBUs (1st in B1G)
⚔️5 Forced Incompletions (2nd in B1G)
⚔️6 Defensive Stops on Pass Plays (1st in B1G)
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INTERCEPTION!
#USC gets the turnover on the ricochet! Defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart catches the ball after Marcelles Williams gets his hand in PERFECTLY to break up the pass.
Nebraska challenged Marcelles Williams multiple times down the field and the redshirt freshman responded in a big way.
Off man coverage. Stays in phase, never panics, gets his head around and makes a play on the ball. Textbook.
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