USC football countdown to kickoff continues—Kyon Barrs in focus
The countdown to USC's 2025 football season is officially on! The Trojans kick off their new campaign 92 days from today. You need something to help you while away the days and hours in the spring and summer. This is one way to do so. In this new series, countdown to kickoff, we will be counting down the days by highlighting a notable Trojan who wore each number. Today, we take a fairly recent look back at former USC defensive lineman Kyon Barrs.
Position: Defensive line
Years played at USC: 2023
Career highlights: Barrs spent the first four years of his college career at conference foe Arizona. He transferred to USC for his final year of eligibility in 2023, and recorded 18 tackles during his lone season with the Trojans.
After USC: Barrs signed with the Seattle Seahawks during training camp in the summer of 2024, but ultimately did not make the team. In December, he signed with the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League, for whom he currently plays.
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