USC linebacker coach Rob Ryan impressed by his position group to this point in spring ball

USC linebacker Desman Stephens during a spring practice with the Trojans (Erik McKinney/WeAreSC)

USC linebackers coach Rob Ryan spoke early this week and raved about his top two linebackers in Eric Gentry and Desman Stephens.

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