Jide Abasiri holds the DT · Starter spot in USC Trojans’s defensive tackle room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Jide Abasiri is a 6'5", 295-pound defensive tackle for USC who hails from Prior Lake, Minnesota. A four-star recruit in the 2024 class, he appeared in 10 games as a true freshman in 2024, recording 7 tackles. In 2025, his sophomore season, Abasiri played in all 13 games with 9 starts, compiling 26 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 2 quarterback hurries, and 1 forced fumble. Over his two-year career, he has totaled 33 tackles with 4 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. As a junior in 2026, Abasiri is positioned to contribute on the defensive line for the Trojans.

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