#41
Ryan O'Connell
Returning to USC for 2026
Fairfield, Conn. → Fairfield Prep / UPenn
via usctrojans.com ↗Ryan O'Connell
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
Linebacker · USC
Returning around him
- 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 UPenn, O’Connell recorded 43 tackles, including 2.5 for loss of 3 yards (with 2 sacks for minus 3 yards), 2 QBHs and 1 PBU while appearing in 30 games with 1 start. 2026: O’Connell, who transferred to USC in the summer of 2026 from UPenn, looks to compet...
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