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NFL Legend Aaron Donald Shows Major Love To USC Trojans After Big LSU Win

After the USC Trojans' major 27-20 victory over the LSU Tigers, NFL legend Aaron Donald posted a photograph wearing USC in support of his former position coach Eric Henderson.

Kyron Samuels

October 15, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
October 15, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports / Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Following the USC Trojans' incredible 27-20 win over the LSU Tigers, future NFL Hall of Famer Aaron Donald posted a photograph on social media donning a USC Trojans Football shirt. Donald, with an adult beverage in hand, was seemingly celebrating the Trojan victory.

First-year Trojan defensive line coach, run-game coordinator and co-defensive coordinator Coach Eric Henderson was the defensive line coach for Donald at the Los Angeles Rams. Together, Henderson and Donald won a Super Bowl in 2022. 

Upon Henderson’s hiring, he approached Aaron Donald to attend a team practice in the spring and Donald obliged. This appearance sparked rumors of Donald potentially joining the Trojan coaching staff alongside Henderson. However, that hasn’t come to fruition. At least not yet.

Donald did have this to say about Henderson and the prospective defensive line back in the spring: “As long as this D-line has Coach Henny, they gonna be great.  They are going to be a great “D” line,”

It’s only one performance, but the Trojan front is off to an outstanding start and now they have one of the most accomplished fans of all time cheering them on.

Next up, the Trojans hope to keep the momentum as they return home to host Utah State on Saturday, September 7th on 8 p.m. PT.

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Kyron Samuels

KYRON SAMUELS

Kyron Samuels is a former college and professional football player now a writer, analyst, & digital host. Kyron is a writer for USC Trojans on SI and contributes to Oregon Ducks on SI. A graduate and letterman at Jacksonville State University, Samuels was a three-year starter, two-time all-conference, and won three consecutive conference titles. After a four-year professional stint between the AFL & XFL, Samuels retired from football. In 2022, Samuels was inducted into the Fairhope Athletic Hall of Fame. Post-playing career, Samuels has become a credentialed sports media member covering the NFL, UFL, USFL, & college football. The NFL Combine, Reese’s Senior Bowl, & East-West Shrine Bowl are amongst the events Kyron has covered. As a guest and host, Samuels has been featured on ESPNRadio, FoxSportsRadio, & IHeartRadio. Outside of sports media, Samuels works as a scouting consultant and has experience coaching at the collegiate level.

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