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Jaimeon Winfield
Returning to USC for 2026
Meridian, Miss. → Richardson HS
via usctrojans.com ↗Jaimeon Winfield
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
Defensive tackle · 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: Winfield, who enrolled at USC in the spring of 2026 after graduating a semester early from high school, looks to compete for playing time on the defensive line as a true freshman in 2026. HIGH SCHOOL: Winfield, a five-star recruit, was ranked as the No. 38 player in the nation by Rivals, No...
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