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Rey Sanchez
Returning to USC for 2026
R-Jr. · Carson, Calif. → Carson HS / Long Beach CC
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Rey Sanchez
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
USC
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Punter · 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 Trajectory · 2025
Peak #14456
Peaked at #14456 this season.
Background
2026: Sanchez will compete for playing time at punter as a redshirt senior in 2026. 2025: Sanchez did not see action as a senior punter in 2025. 2024: Sanchez did not see action as a junior punter in 2024. LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE: As a sophomore in 2023, averaged 33.8 yards per punt on 40 punts t...