Kannon Smith
6′4″ · 310 lb · Aurora, CO · Valor Christian
Where he comes from
- Aurora, CO
- Valor Christian
- About 850 miles from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Three-star recruit, No. 704 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8811.
Where he fits
USC lists 23 offensive linemen this season.
USC offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 3rd in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number, not his).
USC’s week
- RecordUSC is 6-1, No. 16 in the AP poll (week 8).
- Next gamevs Ohio State · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Aurora, CO
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
USC in the news
- Top-150 recruit commits to USC
On3 Oct 21 - $70M buyout talk for Riley
Yahoo Sports Oct 16 - USC DC Gary Patterson explains key coaching change
Sports Illustrated Oct 13 - Ex-USC player arrested for rape
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for USC -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 3rd nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
USC has produced 5 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Andrew Vorhees was one of them, an All-American.
Joined USC in 2026
- 2026 USC RileyYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with USC in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 704 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with USC in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with USC3-star out of Valor Christian