USC's recent first-round track record on the offensive line is actually thin. Since 2017, they've had one OL drafted in the first round. Florida has had two in that same span, including a top-10 pick. Development is proven by consistent output, not a single prospect rising late in a year. The Gators' 2024 class finished with a higher average player rating than USC's, showing current recruiting momentum. Selling "NFL development" requires more than historical brand power. It requires recent, repeated results.