In the 2015 season , Darnold redshirted for his freshman year as he was behind Cody Kessler and Max Browne on the depth chart .
USC defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox , who recruited Darnold to the school , wanted him to play linebacker before he declined .
In the 2015 season , Darnold redshirted for Darnold 's freshman year as he was behind Cody Kessler and Max Browne on the depth chart .
USC defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox , who recruited Darnold to the school , wanted him to play linebacker before he declined .