Braeden Jones
Braeden Jones is a four-star recruit from Chicago, IL, out of Mount Carmel (No. 426 in the 2026 class) who has not played in USC's 9 games this season.
Where Jones comes from
- Chicago, IL
- Mount Carmel
- About 1,750 miles from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Four-star, No. 426 in the 2026 class.
Where Jones fits
USC lists 21 defensive linemen this season.
USC defensive linemen with a game this season
USC is 7-2, No. 18 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Indiana, Sat Nov 14.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Mount Carmel
Also from Chicago, IL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lincoln Riley
Pass share
51.8%
310 pass / 289 run
Plays / game
66.6
9 games
Team sack rate
3.6%
338 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A four-star recruit at defensive lineman for USC -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
USC has produced 3 All-Conference defensive linemen and 1 All-American. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Tuli Tuipulotu was one of them, an All-American.
Joined USC in 2026
- 2026 USC RileyYear 1 · Games –
- High school Mount CarmelChicago, IL · Class of 2026Four-star, No. 426 in the 2026 class. Signed with USC.Also from Mount Carmel: Claude Mpouma (Nebraska), Benjamin Perry (Louisville), Darrion Dupree (Wisconsin) and 5 more.
2026
- Signed with USCFour-star, out of Mount Carmel