

Su’a Cravens, right with Michael Hutchings, had 86 tackles at Southern Cal last season. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The Redskins are clearly intrigued and excited about the potential of Su’a Cravens, their rookie defensive hybrid who could be used both at linebacker and safety. “The sky is the limit,” defensive coordinator Joe Barry said of Cravens, a 6-foot-1 222-pound dynamo who had 86 tackles, 5 1/2 sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles for Southern Cal last season.

Cravens would likely agree. A website that covers Southern Cal recently picked an “all-USC” team from the past 14 seasons, featuring 33 players, 29 of whom were all-Americans. (Why 14 seasons? Because that’s how long Dan Weber has been writing about Southern Cal for USCFootball.com. This isn’t exactly a scientific exploration of the entirety of Southern Cal history.)

Anyhow, the chosen linebackers were Lofa Tatupu, Rey Maualuga and Brian Cushing, while Cravens was listed as one of 19 players who just missed out. A decision with which he did not agree. Thus, this:

In the most humble way possible, I believe I'm one of the best USC football players in school history. What hurts my case is the sanctions. — Su'a Cravens (@Sua_Cravens) July 10, 2016

I came N at one of the worst periods of time in USC football history and managed to play in a 10 win season, PAC 12 ship, beat 2 top 5 teams — Su'a Cravens (@Sua_Cravens) July 10, 2016

Don't get me started on the All-American voting…. But I showed out at 2-3 different positions over 3 years with different staffs each year — Su'a Cravens (@Sua_Cravens) July 10, 2016

I take anything USC personally because I am a die hard and will always be a Trojan. I bleed anything Cardinal and gold. — Su'a Cravens (@Sua_Cravens) July 10, 2016

I respect and love Daniel Weber for everything he does, his work is always great. But this list bothered me I guess. https://t.co/4TvDiyd1Gh — Su'a Cravens (@Sua_Cravens) July 10, 2016

https://twitter.com/Sua_Cravens/status/752015591247011840

Cravens arrived at the school while it was still on probation for infractions committed during the Reggie Bush era, although those sanctions officially ended before his second season. Southern Cal, of course, has produced a dozen Pro Football Hall of Famers, second only to Notre Dame. But since it’s not clear how many players would be covered by “one of the best,” there’s probably no point in running through any lists.

In any case, Cravens will likely become one of the best second-round 2016 draft picks this season.