#23
Walter Matthews
Returning to USC for 2026
Hiram, Ga. → Hiram HS
via usctrojans.com ↗Walter Matthews
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
Lincoln Riley
How he plays
2026 Outlook
USC
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · 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
Background
2026: Matthews will compete for playing time at tight end as a redshirt sophomore in 2026. 2025: Matthews saw action in 11 games, predominately on special teams, as a redshirt freshman in 2025. 2024: Matthews did not see action at tight end as a true freshman in 2024. HIGH SCHOOL: Matthews, a fou...
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