USC freshmen preview: Dominic Davis in tailback mix

This month we are previewing each USC freshman joining the team in training camp.

Player: Dominic Davis

Position: Tailback/wide receiver

Number: 16

Height: 5 feet 10

Weight: 175 pounds

High school: Mission Hills Alemany

Hometown: Los Angeles

High school: The versatile Davis was a breakaway threat who also ran a 10.47-second 100 meters for the track team. As a sophomore, he played on the same team with Trojans’ receiver Steven Mitchell. Davis was once committed to Washington State.

USC tailback breakdown: Junior Justin Davis was Javorius Allen’s backup last season and senior Tre Madden is back after sitting out last season because of a foot injury. Davis and fellow freshmen Ronald Jones and Aca’Cedric Ware will get plenty of training camp opportunities to see where they fit in.

Season prediction for Davis: Could find a role in the backfield or as a slot receiver.