#11
Trace Johnson
Returning to Tulane for 2026
Laguna Niguel, CA → Santa Margarita HS
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Will Hall
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Tulane
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Quarterback · Tulane
Returning around him
- 21% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: -7 net (20 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Tulane · Last season: 11-3 (AP #17) · Talent rank #68 · 2026 recruiting class #64
Background
Prior to Tulane: Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, On3.com and ESPN.com … Coached by 2002 Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer at Santa Margarita … As a junior, led California's 6A classification with 3,522 passing yards, throwing 29 touchdowns and running for two more … As a sophomore...
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