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Three USC Players Were Selected in 2026 NFL Draft
TL;DR
Three USC players were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, including wide receivers Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane, and safety Kamari Ramsey. USC has maintained a draft streak since 1939, tying for the longest in college football history.
Key points
- Three USC players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft
- Makai Lemon was the top draft prospect from USC
- Lemon was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles at No. 20
- USC has a long-standing history in the NFL Draft
- USC's draft streak dates back to 1939
Makai LemonJa’Kobi LaneKamari RamseyPhiladelphia Eagles
Three USC players were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, which officially concluded after seven rounds on Saturday. The three Trojans were wide receivers Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane and safety Kamari Ramsey.
The Trojans have a long-standing and successful history in the NFL Draft. USC has had at least one player drafted into the NFL every year since 1939, which ties Michigan for the longest overall draft streak in college football history.
Which Teams Drafted the Trojans?
Lemon was the top draft prospect out of USC going into the draft. He was projected to be selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the No. 13 pick but he ultimately fell to the No. 20 pick in the draft.
The Philadelphia Eagles drafted Lemon after completing a trade with the Dallas Cowboys for the No. 20 pick.
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Southern California Trojans receiver Makai Lemon is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number 20 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Lane was the next Trojans to hear his name called in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Baltimore Ravens selected Lane on Day 2 of the draft with the No. 80 pick in the third round.
Lane had two connections to the Ravens during the recruiting process. Ravens assistant wide receivers coach Prentice Gill was the wide receivers coach at USC from 2016-18, and former Ravens tight end Todd Heap was an assistant coach and mentor for Lane during his high school career at Red Mountain High School in .
Q&A
Which teams drafted USC players in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Philadelphia Eagles drafted Makai Lemon, while Ja’Kobi Lane and Kamari Ramsey were also selected, though the teams are not specified.
What was Makai Lemon's draft position in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Makai Lemon was selected with the No. 20 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after being projected to go No. 13.
How long has USC had players drafted into the NFL?
USC has had at least one player drafted into the NFL every year since 1939, tying Michigan for the longest draft streak in college football history.
What position does Kamari Ramsey play?
Kamari Ramsey plays as a safety.
