Vlad Dyakonov
6′6″ · 295 lb · Folsom, CA
Where he comes from
- Folsom, CA
- Folsom
- About 350 miles from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Four-star recruit, No. 97 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.9593.
Where he fits
USC lists 23 offensive linemen this season.
USC offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 3rd in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number, not his).
USC’s week
- RecordUSC is 6-1, No. 16 in the AP poll (week 8).
- Next gamevs Ohio State · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Folsom, CA
What’s being said about him
- Freshman OL Vlad Dyakonov was USC’s unlikely hero against Penn StateTrojans Wire · Oct 17
- Jahkeem Stewart Shares Candid Assessment of USC Freshman Vlad Dyakonov’s First StartSports Illustrated · Oct 15
- Helium Boys Podcast: USC mutes Penn State White Out, Vlad Dyakonov and Lincoln Riley albums247Sports · Oct 13
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for USC -- now graded as All-Conference caliber.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
All-Conference caliberFour-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 3rd nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
USC has produced 5 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Andrew Vorhees was one of them, an All-American.
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Where to follow him
Joined USC in 2026
- 2026 USC RileyYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with USC in 2026 as a 4-star recruit, No. 97 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with USC in the 2026 class, a 4-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with USC4-star out of Folsom