We continue our multi-part interview series with Florida-based four-star 2025 linebacker Elijah Melendez. He has visited USC and been impressed by the Trojans. USC and Lincoln Riley really need any substantial piece of help they can get at linebacker. Melendez and other top defensive prospects across the country are watching and waiting as the coaching carousel spins. The man Riley selects as USC’s new defensive coordinator might have a lot to do with Melendez’s college choice. It could be the same for a number of other defensive players who want to come to USC, but only if there’s a defensive coordinator with a proven track record of sending players to the NFL.
Here’s more with Elijah Melendez:
Trojans Wire: Florida has some talented musicians. Who are your favorite artists?
Melendez: Real Boston Richey, who is from Tallahassee and signed to Grammy winner Future.
Trojans Wire: Best pregame hype song?
Melendez: Best pregame hype song is “Battery Pack” by Real Boston Richey.
Trojans Wire: Who is your favorite current linebacker in the NFL?
Melendez: Fred Warner of the San Fransisco 49ers.
Trojans Wire: If you could sack one NFL quarterback, past or present, who would it be?
Melendez: Tom Brady the G.O.A.T.
Elite 2025 LB Elijah Melendez spent the weekend in Los Angeles. He got in some conversations with the staff and saw the night life of LA ✌️
The Trojans made a big move for one of the best in next years class.
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