USC added 15 players and lost 23 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is -8.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which USC players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 9, 2026, the USC players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Kendarius Reddick (S, 57), Elijah Newby (LB, 56), and Marquis Gallegos (S, 53). The roster average is 18.0 across 123 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has USC gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- USC has added 15 players and lost 23 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of -8.
- Who is USC's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Alex VanSumeren (DT, from Michigan State) at $512,000.
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Incoming Transfers
15
Outgoing Transfers
23
Portal Impact by Position
DeclinedProduction +135 / -489 (net -354)Current recruiting class at these spots: 19
| Pos | Out | In | Net value | Depth | Need |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIGHT END | 1 | 0 | -$569K | 1 → 0 | Urgent |
| DB | 5 | 2 | +$310K | 25 → 22 | Urgent |
| DL | 3 | 3 | -$916K | 21 → 21 | High |
| QB | 2 | 0 | -$586K | 8 → 6 | High |
| WR | 4 | 1 | -$233K | 19 → 16 | High |
| P/K | 0 | 0 | $0K | 1 → 1 | High |
| OL | 3 | 1 | -$313K | 25 → 23 | Watch |
| LB | 2 | 3 | +$308K | 12 → 13 | Watch |
| RB | 2 | 0 | -$137K | 10 → 8 | Watch |
| TE | 1 | 1 | +$86K | 10 → 10 | Stable |
| P | 0 | 2 | +$19K | 2 → 4 | Stable |
| SNP | 0 | 2 | +$2K | 1 → 3 | Stable |
| K | 0 | 0 | $0K | 2 → 2 | Stable |
Latest moves
Portal Impact uses public rules, not a transfer probability. It uses 29 production records for 38 portal movers, plus roster depth, conference level, eligibility, recruiting competition, and coach continuity. Returning starts and full snap data are not included yet.
2026 Depth Chart
ProjectedThis is a projection, not an official team release. The order uses the current roster, recent production, and player usage. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Roster Risk
OffenseAverage TVS
17/100
DefenseAverage TVS
21/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
10/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Kendarius Reddick SVery high
100th
Elijah Newby LBVery high
100th
Marquis Gallegos SVery high
99th
Tanook Hines WRVery high
99th
Jahkeem Stewart DTVery high
99th
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
23-12Head coaches
2026 coaching staff
- Lincoln RileyC. & J. Elerding Head Football Coach
- Dennis SimmonsAssistant Head Coach / Co-Offensive Coordinator / Wide Receivers Coach
- Luke HuardOffensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach
- Gary PattersonDefensive Coordinator
- Ryan DoughertyCo-Special Teams Coordinator / Specialists Coach
- Mike EkelerSpecial Teams Coordinator / Linebackers Coach
- Anthony Jones Jr.Assistant Head Coach for Offense / Running Backs Coach
- Sam CarterAssistant Secondary Coach / Nickels
- Trovon ReedCornerbacks Coach
- Skyler JonesDefensive Tackles Coach
- Zach HansonOffensive Line Coach / Run Game Coordinator
- AJ HowardOutside Linebackers Coach
- Chris MeyersRun Game Specialist / Assistant Offensive Line and Tight Ends Coach
- Paul GonzalesSafeties Coach / Defensive Pass Game Coordinator
- Noah KnoellSpecial Teams / Defensive Analyst
- Chad SavageTight Ends / Inside Receivers Coach / Pass Game Coordinator
2024 Recruiting Class
19 commits#66
Kameryn FountainDL
Atlanta, GA
#84
Xavier JordanWR
Chatsworth, CA
#126
Jason ZandamelaIOL
Clearwater, FL
#148
Marcelles WilliamsCB
Bellflower, CA
#185
Walter MatthewsTE
Hiram, GA
#186
Elijah NewbyLB
Cheshire, CT
#246
Carlon JonesDL
Bay City, TX
#287
Joey OlsenTE
Lake Oswego, OR
#351
Jide AbasiriDL
Prior Lake, MN
#377
Marquis GallegosS
Chatsworth, CA
#386
Desman Stephens IILB
Clarkston, MI
#445
Isaiah RubinCB
Los Alamitos, CA
#477
Makai SainaIOL
Arlington, TX
#528
Jarvis Boatwright Jr.S
Clearwater, FL
#528
Justin TauanuuIOL
Huntington Beach, CA
#644
Bryan JacksonATH
McKinney, TX
#752
Ratumana BulabalavuDL
Carlsbad, CA
#1115
Jadyn WalkerLB
Portage, MI
#1326
Hayden TreterOT
Englewood, CO
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
129 of 129High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
Elbert "Rock" Hill IV
CB#2Fr
Ethan "Boobie" Feaster
WR#1Fr
Kameryn Crawford
DE#1Jr
Peyton "Man Man" Dyer
S#36Fr
Taylor "Taybo" Johnson
LB#50Fr
Tomuhini "Tom Tom" Topui Jr.
DT#52Fr
