#86
Luke Degner
Returning to USC for 2026
Laguna Beach, Calif. → Laguna Beach HS / UChicago
via usctrojans.com ↗Luke Degner
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
Wide receiver · 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
Background
CAREER: Throughout his four-year career at Chicago, Degner recorded 85 receptions for 1,398 yards (16.4 avg.) with 21 TDs. He collected 1 passing attempt and 2 tackles. He also tallied 2 kick returns for 36 yards (18.0 avg.) with a long of 24, and 3 punt returns for 25 yards (8.3 avg.) with a lon...
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