#41

Cian McKelvey

RB · USC · R-Jr. · #41

Returning to USC for 2026
R-Jr. · Prescott, Ariz. → Prescott HS
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This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.

Cian McKelvey

RB · USC · So · #41

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Career Arc

HS
Recruit
No recruit profile
CFB
College
USC
2025
NFL
NFL Draft
Not drafted (yet)

2025 snapshot

Season context · Team result + system

2025USC9-4HC: Lincoln Riley · Balanced

Career stats

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How he plays

2026 Outlook

USC

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Running back · USC

Returning around him

  • 37% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
  • 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

Heisman trajectory

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #1573

Final rank
#1573
Avg #1586.3
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #1573 this season.

Background

2026: McKelvey looks to compete for playing time at running back as a redshirt junior in 2026. 2025: McKelvey saw action in 1 game (Missouri State) as a redshirt sophomore running back in 2025. He recorded 1 carry for 4 yards. 2024: McKelvey did not see action as a redshirt freshman in 2024. He w...

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