The anticipation for the USC Trojans' 2025 football season is building, with just 51 days left until kickoff. As part of a new series, we spotlight noteworthy Trojans from the past, starting with defensive lineman Solomon Byrd. Transferring from Wyoming, Byrd made a significant impact during his two seasons at USC (2022-2023), collecting 76 tackles and 10 sacks. His performance earned him a seventh-round selection by the Houston Texans in the 2024 NFL Draft. Despite beginning his rookie year on the practice squad, Byrd was activated for the Texans' final regular-season game, signifying a promising start to his NFL career.