With NFL teams finalizing their respective 53-man rosters before the deadline on Aug. 30, USC Trojans fans now have a clear picture of where the program's former stars will be playing on Sundays during the NFL season.Unsurprisingly, three rookies drafted out of USC all survived the final roster cuts: Philadelphia receiver Makai Lemon, Baltimore receiver Ja'Kobi Lane, and Houston defensive back Kamari Ramsey. Aug 22, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) stands on the sidelines during the second half in the game against the Cincinnati at Paycor Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectEvery Former USC Trojan on NFL RostersAtlanta FalconsDrake London, wide receiverBaltimore RavensJa'Kobi Lane, wide receiver Andrew Vorhees, offensive linemanAug 15, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane (6) reacts following his touchdown catch during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectChicago BearsCaleb Williams, quarterbackCleveland BrownsMekhi Blackmon, cornerbackEaston Mascarenas-Arnold, linebackerDenver BroncosTalanoa Hufanga, safetyDetroit LionsAmon-Ra St. Brown, wide receiverGreen Bay Packers MarShawn Lloyd, running backHouston TexansAug 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans safety Calen Bullock (2) smiles while walking the field before the Texans play the Los Angeles Chargers at Reliant Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectCalen Bullock, safetyWoody Marks, running back Kamari Ramsey, safetyJaylin Smith, cornerbackJacksonville JaguarsJonah Monheim, centerKansas City ChiefsChris Roland-Wallace, safetyLos Angeles ChargersTuli Tuipulotu, outside linebackerLos Angeles RamsJustin Dedich, offensive linemanLas Vegas RaidersIsaiah Pola Mao, safetyMiami DolphinsAustin Jackson, offensive linemanMinnesota VikingsJordan Addison, wide receiverNew England PatriotsAlijah Vera-Tucker, offensive linemanPhiladelphia EaglesMakai Lemon, wide receiverPittsburgh SteelersJul 29, 2026; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. runs during a practice session at Saint Vincent College | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectMichael Pittman Jr., wide receiverSeattle SeahawksSam Darnold, quarterbackUchenna Nwosu, outside linebackerBrandon Pili, defensive tackleTennessee TitansBishop Fitzgerald, safetyWashington CommandersDrake Jackson, outside linebackerUSC Trojans in the NFL by the NumbersThe Trojans have players on 21 different NFL teams, covering roughly two-thirds of the league. The NFL team with the most former USC players is the Houston Texans with four followed by the Seattle Seahawks, defending Super Bowl champions, with three.Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; NBC Sports host Maria Taylor interviews Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) as he celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWhen it comes to positions, wide receiver is the most heavily featured group in the NFL coming out of USC, which sould come as little surprise. Detroit star Amon-Ra St. Brown has been a leader of the Lions' offense, and Atlanta receiver Drake London is also considered one of the top pass-catchers in the league.The Trojans also have five former linebackers and four former offensive linemen currently in the NFL.Four former Trojans were waived after signing as undrafted free agents before the 2026 regular season. Lake McRee, Pittsburgh tight endEric Gentry, Cincinnati linebackerAnthony Lucas, Detroit defensive linemanDeCarlos Nicholson, Carolina cornerbackTitans safety Bishop Fitzgerald is the only undrafted free agent out of USC to make his team's final 53-man roster.Future NFL Products on USC Trojans' Current RosterUSC has started the season 1-0 with a win over San José State, and the Trojans' true freshmen shined in their first game in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. While some freshmen like tight end Mark Bowman, defensive end Luke Wafle, and wide receiver Trent Mosley have already been viewed as future NFL prospects, the Trojans have a healthy number of professional talent on the roster.Defensive linemen like Jide Abasiri, Alex VanSumeren, Kameryn Crawford, Braylan Shelby, and Zuriah Fisher could play their way into the 2027 NFL Draft. On the offensive line, USC veterans like Tobias Raymond and Alani Noa could have a strong future at the next level.Meanwhile, quarterback Jayden Maiava and running back Waymond Jordan are viewed as NFL prospects as well.Sign up to our free newsletter and follow us on Facebook, and X for the latest news. Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow
All the USC Trojans Who Made NFL Rosters After Cuts
With NFL teams finalizing their respective 53-man rosters before the deadline on Aug. 30, USC Trojans fans now have a clear picture of where the program's forme












