Steven Mitchell Jr. JuJu Smith-Schuster Ajene Harris
Darreus Rogers Isaac Whitney De'Quan Hampton Christian Tober *
George Katrib *
Velus Jones Jr. Josh Imatorbhebhe Michael Pittman Trevon Sidney Tyler Vaughns
TE 3 (1)
Tyler Petite Daniel Imatorbhebhe
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TaylorMcNamara
–
Cary Angeline
OL 14 (2)
Jordan Austin Chris Brown Chuma Edoga Roy Hemsley Cole Smith Clayton Johnston
Nico Falah Jordan Austin Toa Lobendahn Damien Mama Viane Talamaivao
Chad Wheeler Zach Banner
Max Tuerk
Frank Martin II Nathan Smith
DE 5 (2)
Malik Dorton Don Hill Christian Rector Rasheem Green
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–
Greg Townsend Jr.
Oluwole Betiku Liam Jimmons Keanu Saleapaga
DT 9 (1)
Noah Jefferson Jacob Daniel Kevin Scott
Kenny Bigelow Jr.
Jordan Simmons
Antwaun Woods Cody Temple Claude Pelon Delvon Simmons
Keyshon Camp
OLB 7 (1)
Porter Gustin John Houston Jr.
Uchenna Nwosu
Su'a Cravens Scott Felix Jabari Ruffin Quinton Powell
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Jordan Iosefa
ILB 6
Cameron Smith Osa Masina
Olajuwon Tucker
Michael Hutchings
Lamar Dawson Anthony Sarao
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CB 5 (1)
Isaiah Langley Iman Marshall
Adoree' Jackson Jonathan Lockett
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Kevon Seymour
T.J. Brock
S 5 (1)
Ykili Ross Marvell Tell III
Chris Hawkins John Plattenburg
Leon McQuay III
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C.J. Pollard
SP 6
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MattBoermeester Chris Tilbey
Zach Smith * Conner Sullivan * Alex Wood *
Kris Albarado
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redshirt year used / redshirt year eligible / *: Former walk-on
– 85 scholarships permitted, 80 currently allotted to players (Note: Ricky Town is still "counts" for 2015, bringing the total to 81).
– USC added four "blueshirts" that will count towards the class of 2016: Oklahoma transfer TE Taylor McNamara, Florida transfer TE Daniel Imatorbhebhe, true freshman OL Clayton Johnston and WR Deontay Burnett, CAL Poly transfer P Chris Tilbey
– Kicker Matt Boermeester blueshirted and counted towards class of 2015.
– With four blueshirts, USC can sign 20 players in the class of 2016.
March 23, 2015 – Former Oklahoma tight end Tyler McNamara Transferring to USC.[2]
May 1, 2015 – Former SC Linebacker Charles Burks transferring to Azusa Pacific
June 24, 2015 – Former Florida Tight end Daniel Imatorbhebhe Transferring to USC.[3]
July 16, 2015 – Georgia Tech confirms addition of USC transfer Lamont Simmons.[4]
August 4, 2015 – Rahshead Johnson, former 4-star at USC, transfers to San Jose State.[5]
August 16, 2015 – Freshman Quarterback Ricky Town has decided to transfer.[6]
August 21, 2015 – Arkansas announces they have landed ex-USC QB Ricky Town.[7]
October 12, 2015 – Steve Sarkisian Fired as USC Football Coach.[8]
October 12, 2015 – Daelin Hayes De-Commits from USC Football.[9]
October 13, 2015 – Mique Juarez De-Commits from USC Football.[10]
October 30, 2015 – Athletic Director Pat Haden resigns from the College Football Playoff Selection Committee
November 30, 2015 – Clay Helton Hired As USC Football Head Coach.[11]
December 6, 2015 – USC has confirmed the firing of Justin Wilcox, Keith Heyward, Bob Connelly and Chris Wilson.[12]
December 13, 2015 – Zach Banner to Return for Senior Season at USC.[13]
December 16, 2015 – Su'a Cravens Declares for 2016 NFL Draft.[14]
December 18, 2015 – Tee Martin Promoted To Offensive Coordinator.[15]
December 22, 2015 – Cody Kessler, Soma Vainuku To Play In Senior Bowl.[16]
December 22, 2015 – Antwaun Woods, Greg Townsend Jr. To Play In 2016 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.[17]
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