James Johnson
James Johnson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
Quarterback · USC
Returning around him
- 59% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 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
Final Heisman Position · 2026
#192
Heisman watch (#192) · finalist probability 0%.
Background
2026: Johnson, who transferred to USC in the summer of 2026 from Golden West College, looks to compete for playing time at quarterback as a redshirt freshman in 2026. HOLY CROSS: Johnson did not see action as a true freshman at Holy Cross. He transferred to Golden West College in the spring of 20...