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\nEditor\u2019s Note<\/i><\/b>: This is a Dynasty Scouts exclusive article. Remember, our Dynasty Scouts section focuses on the stars of tomorrow, with a laser focus on High School recruits and College players who look to have the talent to be future assets in dynasty leagues and have value today in devy leagues. Dynasty Scouts articles are found in our\u00a0Premium Content<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

Dynasty Scouts \u201cNext Man Up\u201d series will profile the players ready to replace departing stars. They\u2019re the talents that have bided their time behind Heisman candidates, or the freshman ready to explode onto the national scene. They may not replicate the production of their predecessors, yet they\u2019re the best person equipped for the job.<\/p>\n

USC Trojans WR:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Moving On: Nelson Agholor (104 receptions; 1,313 yards; 12 touchdowns)
\n<\/em>Taking His Place: John \u201cJuJu\u201d Smith (54 receptions; 724 yards; five touchdowns)<\/em><\/p>\n

Next Man Up:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The University of Southern California: Home to a rich football tradition, the Song Girls and an endless line of second round wide receivers. Nelson Agholor<\/strong> is the most recent Trojan to star in college while possessing tools that portend a more complimentary role in the NFL. Following in the footsteps of Robert Woods<\/strong> and Marqise Lee<\/strong>, Agholor may be a passing game\u2019s Robin as opposed to its Batman.<\/p>\n

Is there anyone equipped to break that trend? It may be rising sophomore and former five star Athlete, John \u201cJuJu\u201d Smith.<\/strong> As is often the case with prospects listed as Athletes \u2013 and anyone with a name as pedestrian as John Smith \u2013 there was a tendency to overlook Smith in the devy pool thanks to the question mark surrounding which position he would play. Now entrenched as the Trojans\u2019 top returning pass catcher, interest in him is sure to rise this off-season.<\/p>\n

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The Goods:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Smith was once projected as a physical, ball-hawking safety, and those skills are on display at receiver as well. Physically mature at a listing of 6\u20192\u201d and 210 pounds, he uses his size well to shield and bully defenders and demonstrates an understanding of how to keep his body under control while making plays in traffic. Here, we see Smith adjust to a poorly thrown football:<\/p>\n