USC Trojans: Tony Brown
The 2014 recruiting cycle is more than four months old, which means USC’s board is taking shape as the summer approaches. With up to 20 available scholarships, the Trojans will look to add to the six defensive prospects they signed in the previous cycle. Here’s a look at where USC stands in its defensive recruiting:
Defensive end
Defensive end
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Watching ESPN Watch List cornerback Tony Brown (Beaumont, Texas/Ozen) compete is almost like watching a one-man show. No matter what he does, there’s the understood notion that he’s going to excel.
On the football field, he’s one of the nation’s best cornerbacks, an athlete with more than 20 scholarship offers. Over the weekend, Brown not only won the defensive back MVP award at the Dallas Nike Football Training Camp but also earned an invitation to The Opening this summer in Oregon.
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AUSTIN, Texas – Tony Brown simply makes it look easy.
The ESPN Watch List cornerback from Beaumont (Texas) Ozen did it again last Saturday at Texas Relays, blowing away the field in the 110-meter hurdles and reminding everyone why recruiting is one of the last things on his mind right now.
Brown entered the meet ranked No. 1 nationally in the event. Then he put up a blazing time of 13.38 seconds in the finals to establish a new Texas Relays record.
The ESPN Watch List cornerback from Beaumont (Texas) Ozen did it again last Saturday at Texas Relays, blowing away the field in the 110-meter hurdles and reminding everyone why recruiting is one of the last things on his mind right now.
Brown entered the meet ranked No. 1 nationally in the event. Then he put up a blazing time of 13.38 seconds in the finals to establish a new Texas Relays record.
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How USC can use 20 scholarships in 2014 
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USC will have an extra five scholarships to use on the next recruiting class after signing only 12 on Feb. 6. Here’s a look at how the Trojans could spend their 20 scholarships in 2014.
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Jackson, Williams wait for USC offers
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ESPN Watch List cornerback Adoree’ Jackson (Gardena, Calif./Serra) showed Saturday night why he might be the top player in the state next year.
Jackson had three catches for 82 yards and two touchdowns, and added a 78-yard scoring run on a fake punt in a 42-15 victory against Oakdale (Calif.) in the CIF State Division II Championship Bowl Game. He reached the end zone on three of his four touches.
And that’s just what Jackson did on offense.
Jackson had three catches for 82 yards and two touchdowns, and added a 78-yard scoring run on a fake punt in a 42-15 victory against Oakdale (Calif.) in the CIF State Division II Championship Bowl Game. He reached the end zone on three of his four touches.
And that’s just what Jackson did on offense.
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Three USC commits on ESPN Watch List
September, 27, 2012
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The three early commitments USC has locked up for the 2014 recruiting class figure to get their share of recognition the next two years, and their inclusion in the initial Class of 2014 ESPN Watch List on Thursday promised to be only the beginning.
Offensive linemen Toa Lobendahn (Lakewood, Calif./Lakewood), Jordan Poland (La Jolla, Calif./Country Day School) and Casey Tucker (Chandler, Ariz./Hamilton) -- whom all verbally committed to the Trojans before the start of their junior seasons -- represent USC in the first installment of next year's list.
The Trojans have the most Watch List members among Pac-12 Conference schools. Stanford, Utah and Washington each have one commitment on the list. Florida State leads all schools with six Watch List members, followed by Clemson and Texas, which have five commitments each.
Offensive linemen Toa Lobendahn (Lakewood, Calif./Lakewood), Jordan Poland (La Jolla, Calif./Country Day School) and Casey Tucker (Chandler, Ariz./Hamilton) -- whom all verbally committed to the Trojans before the start of their junior seasons -- represent USC in the first installment of next year's list.
The Trojans have the most Watch List members among Pac-12 Conference schools. Stanford, Utah and Washington each have one commitment on the list. Florida State leads all schools with six Watch List members, followed by Clemson and Texas, which have five commitments each.
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USC sealed its current recruiting class before the calendar turned to August, gathering 18 verbal commitments and finishing with an exciting flurry in July. Barring any additional movement, the attention turns to next year’s group.
Here’s a look at how the Trojans could spend their 15 scholarships in 2014.
Quarterback: 1
Here’s a look at how the Trojans could spend their 15 scholarships in 2014.
Quarterback: 1
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Cornerback prospect Tony Brown (Beaumont, Texas/Ozen) is one of two 2014 prospects competing at the Champions Gridiron Kings this weekend.
The 6-foot-0, 179-pound athlete said he was honored to be invited to the event.
"It's great," Brown said. "I'm trying to take it as humbly as I can. I'm loving it that they regard me as highly as they do. I'm trying to take advantage of the situation and try to prove them right."
The 6-foot-0, 179-pound athlete said he was honored to be invited to the event.
"It's great," Brown said. "I'm trying to take it as humbly as I can. I'm loving it that they regard me as highly as they do. I'm trying to take advantage of the situation and try to prove them right."
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Video: 2014 DB Tony Brown on the summer
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SoonerNation's Bob Przybylo talks with 2014 cornerback Tony Brown (Beaumont, Texas/Ozen) about his summer and where he stands on the recruiting trail.
Cornerback Tony Brown (Beaumont, Texas/Ozen) still has two years of varsity football remaining, but he already has 17 offers and the chance to play at some of the most recognized programs in the country.
The most recent offer for the 2014 defensive back comes from coach Lane Kiffin and USC. Brown spoke with Kiffin today and added another big offer before his weekend excursion to Baton Rouge, La., as he will participate in LSU’s four-day camp starting Sunday.
“I actually talked to [secondary] Coach [Marvin] Sanders first, and then he gave the phone to Coach Kiffin,” Brown said. “It feels great; I’m very excited. I feel like my hard work is manifesting and coming to life.
The most recent offer for the 2014 defensive back comes from coach Lane Kiffin and USC. Brown spoke with Kiffin today and added another big offer before his weekend excursion to Baton Rouge, La., as he will participate in LSU’s four-day camp starting Sunday.
“I actually talked to [secondary] Coach [Marvin] Sanders first, and then he gave the phone to Coach Kiffin,” Brown said. “It feels great; I’m very excited. I feel like my hard work is manifesting and coming to life.
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