Top-30 USC Trojans countdown: An instant-impact starter in the secondary

by: Erik McKinney07/18/25ErikTMcKinney

USC defensive back DJ Harvey at a spring ball practice with the Trojans (Erik McKinney/WeAreSC)

A veteran cornerback addition makes the WeAreSC Top 30 countdown of most important USC Trojans, coming in at No. 17.

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Garry Paskwietz was a pioneer in bringing team-specific sports coverage to the internet. He founded WeAreSC in 1998 and was an Emmy winner for his work with Fox Sports West. Always generous with his time, knowledge, and compassion, he touched the lives of countless USC and high school football fans.