Weight Room Warrior Aims to Change USC’s Game
USC freshman running back Shahn Alston, a top-10 recruit from Ohio, pledged to the Trojans after a standout November visit. Arriving early in January, he impressed coaches with his power running and relentless weightlifting obsession. With returning lead backs Waymond Jordan and King Miller healthy, plus a trio of newcomers—including fellow four-star Deshonne Redeaux—Alston battles for carries and hopes to solidify depth behind Jordan and Miller in 2026. His passion for the weight room, coupled with maturity beyond his years, has him poised as a potential spark for Lincoln Riley’s vaunted run game.
Behold the miracle of modern athletics: a running back who’d rather hug dumbbells than defenders. USC’s brass must be thrilled—a kid so obsessed with lifting weights that you half-expect him to start bench-pressing Trojan helmets. Will this gym rat-turned-backfield-hopeful actually churn out yardage between the tackles, or simply entertain us with deadlift PRs? Only time (and maybe an armful of protein shakes) will tell if Alston can crush linebackers instead of just plates.
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