Former Hutchinson Blue Dragon running back Waymond Jordan Jr. will likely start at running back for the University of Southern California Trojans, according to On3.com/Rivals.
Jordan, a 5-foot-10, 200-pound junior from Pensacola, Fla., rushed for for 1,614 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2024 for the Blue Dragons.
Jordan helped lead the Blue Dragons to a national title in NJCAA Division I. He was the No. 12 overall prospect and No. 1 RB per Rivals’ 2025 Industry JUCO Recruits.
Jordan committed to Southern Cal over several other offers. He switched to Southern Cal after making a verbal commitment to the University of Central Florida.
USC coach Lincoln Riley expects that this could be his best set of running backs in his time so far in Los Angeles.
However, as for their starter in the backfield, Riley says it will likely be Jordan out first for the Trojans.
According to On3.com, Riley revealed Jordan as the likely starting running back for USC during “Trojans Live” on Monday.
“Yeah, I think it’ll unfold a little bit as the season goes on,” Riley said of their running back room. “I think, you know, Waymond Jordan will be the guy that trots out there first. I think he’s been the most consistent and the most, I think you’d probably say well-rounded back.
“Waymond has been really productive. We’re eager to see him, you know. There’s a lot of production at the college level already that this guy’s had.”
