#19
Brandon Lockhart
Returning to USC for 2026
Los Angeles, Calif. → Sierra Canyon HS
via usctrojans.com ↗Brandon Lockhart
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lincoln Riley
How he plays
2026 Outlook
USC
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Cornerback · USC
Returning around him
- 3 USC players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -13 net (9 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
USC · Last season: 9-4 (AP #16) · Talent rank #17 · 2026 recruiting class #1
Background
2026: Lockhart looks to compete for playing time at cornerback as a true freshman in 2026. HIGH SCHOOL: Lockart, a four-star recruit, was ranked as the No. 77 player in the nation by ESPN, No. 138 by Rivals and No. 208 by 247Sports. He was rated as the No. 12 player in the state of California by...
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology