NC State Football adds USC transfer linebacker Levi Jones

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by Brian Geisinger Monday January 14, 2019

NC State Football adds USC transfer linebacker Levi Jones

Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins, top left, leaps over Southern California linebacker Levi Jones (No. 15), bottom left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Deep in the heart of basketball season, NC State football has landed a significant roster addition: former USC linebacker Levi Jones.

NC State has officially added USC transfer LB Levi Jones to the roster. Jones was @247Sports' No. 6 OLB in the country in the 2017 class.

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A former 4-star recruit — Jones was the No. 6 outside linebacker in the 2017 class, per 247 Sports — the 6-foot-3 backer recorded 30 tackles across two seasons for the Trojans.

Last November, though, Jones was kicked off the USC roster. It’s unclear what his eligibility will be for next season in Raleigh; Jones may have to redshirt. He’s the second Southern Cal transfer NC State has landed recently — joining tight end Cary Angeline.