Josiah Jefferson
Josiah Jefferson is a three-star recruit from San Diego, CA (No. 8 in the 2026 class) who has not played in USC's 9 games this season.
Where Jefferson comes from
- San Diego, CA
- Mater Dei
- Mater Dei is about 100 miles from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2026 class.
Where Jefferson fits
USC lists 9 tight ends this season.
USC tight ends 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
From Mater Dei
Also from San Diego, CA
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 three-star recruit at tight end for USC -- now projected as a quality contributor in the tight end room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
USC has produced 1 All-Conference tight end. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Randall Telfer went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
Joined USC in 2026
- 2026 USC RileyYear 1 · Games –
- Junior college Southwestern CollegeThree-star junior college recruit. Signed with USC.
- High school Mater DeiSan Diego, CAAlso from Mater Dei: Chris Henry Jr. (Ohio State), Kodi Greene (Washington), Mark Bowman (USC) and 41 more.
Moves
- Signed with USC in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
2026
- Signed with USC3-star out of Southwestern College