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USC football countdown to kickoff—Christian Roland-Wallace in focus
The countdown to USC's 2025 football season is officially on! The Trojans kick off their new campaign 17 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 look at former USC cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace. Position: Cornerback Years played at USC: 2023 Career highlights: Roland-Wallace spent his first four seasons of college football at Arizona, playing against USC four times during that stretch. He transferred to the Trojans for his final year of eligibility in 2023 and started at cornerback that season. Roland-Wallace finished his lone year in Cardinal and Gold with 37 tackles, nine passes defended, and two interceptions. After USC: Roland-Wallace signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft. He impressed in camp and made Kansas City's 53-man roster, appearing in all 17 regular season games and all three of the team's postseason contests—including Super Bowl LIX. He finished his rookie season with 34 total tackles, one pass defended, one interception, and one forced fumble. Roland-Wallace will look to once again play a key role in the Chiefs' secondary this fall. This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC countdown to kickoff recalls Trojans CB Christian Roland-Wallace
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07-07-2025
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Kansas City Chiefs 90-man roster by jersey number: No. 30, RB Brashard Smith
The Kansas City Chiefs selected Southern Methodist University running back Brashard Smith with the No. 228 pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft. Smith began his collegiate career with the University of Miami Hurricanes before transferring to SMU for the 2024 season. Advertisement During his time with the Hurricanes, Smith primarily played as a wide receiver, but he converted to running back when he joined the Mustangs last season. As a collegian, Smith tallied 108 receptions for 1097 yards and eight receiving touchdowns, while also picking up 1509 yards and 15 touchdowns as a rusher in 253 attempts. What jersey number does Brashard Smith wear? Dec 7, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs running back Brashard Smith (1) runs against Clemson Tigers linebacker Wade Woodaz (17) during the fourth quarter in the 2024 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Brashard Smith currently dons the No. 30 jersey for the Kansas City Chiefs, which is also worn by second-year defensive back Christian Roland-Wallace. How much money will Brashard Smith make in 2025? STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 21: Brashard Smith #1 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs runs the ball against Jalen Kimber #3 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first quarter in the Playoff First Round Game at Beaver Stadium on December 21, 2024 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) According to Smith will receive a base salary of $840,000 in addition to a prorated signing bonus of $33,369 in 2025. Advertisement Top Brashard Smith highlight This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs 90-man roster by jersey number: No. 30, RB Brashard Smith
