USCFootball.com has learned through multiple sources that sophomore linebacker Levi Jones has been dismissed from the football program. A USC spokesperson declined to officially comment on the situation on Tuesday and said to ask head coach Clay Helton after Tuesday's practice. Helton confirmed the dismissal to reporters following practice and mentioned Jones' suspension last week due to a violation of team rules.

"He is no longer on our roster," said Helton. "That's all the comment I have on the situation."

It also appears that Jones got into a little trouble earlier in the year. An arrest record with the Pasadena Police Department matching Jones' name, age and birthday shows an arrest made in the early morning on July 8th for a misdemeanor crime with a bail of $250. A public information officer with the Pasadena Police Department confirmed the arrest, which took place at 5:16 a.m. in South Pasadena, and stated it was for public intoxication. Jones was released just before noon on the same day. Helton was asked about the arrest over the summer but again declined to comment.

Jones, the son of former NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion Robert Jones, saw action in 10 games as a true freshman (15 total tackles) and has played in eight games this season with 13 tackles and three tackles for a loss. Jones did not play in the Oregon State win and was not seen on the sidelines during USC's 15-14 loss to Cal on Saturday. Jones is also the brother of NFL wide receiver Cayleb Jones (Vikings) and Zay Jones, a second-round pick with the Buffalo Bills.

Jones only managed limited playing time, but he played well when given the chance. According to Pro Football Focus Jones is currently USC's second highest graded defender (behind senior Cameron Smith) at 85.3 overall, which is in the elite level grade. One of his best performances came in the second half of USC's Arizona win, filling in for injured WILL linebacker starter John Houston Jr. Jones finished with an 81.1 grade and followed that up with an 81.4 against Colorado with limited snaps.

The Trojans landed the former four-star prospect out of Austin, Texas in the 2017 cycle, beating out Florida State and Florida on National Signing Day. Jones, who wanted to leave the state of Texas for college, was a much-needed linebacker signee with USC's lack depth in the middle in 2017 as Jones learned both outside and middle 'backer positions. Jones was rated the No. 93 overall prospect and the No. 6 outside linebacker, according to the 247Sports Composite. He was the No. 120 overall prospect and the No. 6 outside linebacker in the 247Sports rankings.

Jones is the fourth Trojan to leave the program this season, joining safety Ykili Ross (graduate transfer), cornerback Je'Quari Godfrey (transfer) and safety Bubba Bolden, who is no longer enrolled at USC after a controversial off-the-field incident.

This story will be updated.