#53

Luke Brown

LS · USC · R-Jr. · #53

Returning to USC for 2026
R-Jr. · China Spring, Texas → Homeschool
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Luke Brown

LS · USC · Fr · #53

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How he plays

2026 Outlook

USC

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Long snapper · 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 futures · sportsbook market

#20 in market ▼ from #17 · 6 books

+35002.8% implied▼ lengthened from +2500

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #5660

Final rank
#6061
Avg #5946.3
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #5660 this season.

Background

2026: Brown will compete for playing time at long snapper as a redshirt freshman in 2026. 2025: Brown did not see action as a true freshman in 2025. HIGH SCHOOL: Brown was ranked the No. 1 long snapper in the state of Texas and the No. 14 long snapper in the nation by Kohl’s Kicking. As a senior...

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