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USC officially named Kenechi Udeze as defensive line coach
USC and head coach Clay Helton have officially named formed USC defensive end Kenechi Udeze as the team's defensive line coach.
Former #USC 1st RD DE Kenechi Udeze is officially named #Trojans new D-line coach: https://t.co/6ZQUHOE7y8
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) January 26, 2016
Udeze, a first round pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, was an assistant strength and conditioning coach at USC last season before running the defensive line for the Holiday Bowl.
"There are times in your career when you meet someone and just know that they are going to be a superstar in the profession," said Helton in a statement. "Kenechi is that person. I was blown away by his attention to detail with technique and fundamentals in our recent bowl game preparation and in the interview process. His knowledge of the game is something that is going to be critical to the development of our young defensive line. Kenechi is a Trojan to the core and his passion for USC is felt by all."
Udeze, 32, started at USC from 2001-03 and recorded 135 tackles, 51 tackles for loss, 28 sacks, an NCAA record-tying 14 forced fumbles and 3 fumble recoveries in his career.
