Justin Tauanuu
Sophomore offensive lineman on USC's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 310 lb · Huntington Beach, CA · Huntington Beach HS
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 530 nationally · Signed with USC
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 offensive lineman on USC's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to USC in 2024.
Justin Tauanuu
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2024
- Signed with USC3-star out of Huntington Beach
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lincoln Riley
Pass share
46.0%
97 pass / 114 run
Plays / game
70.3
3 games
Team sack rate
2.0%
102 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-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.
The unit he anchors ranks 1st nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
USC has produced 5 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 8 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 1983. Andrew Vorhees was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
USC
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · USC
Returning around him
- 59% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 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 #9 · 2026 recruiting class #1
Background
CAREER: In his two-year career, Tauanuu has seen action in 16 games with 13 starts (12 at right tackle and 1 at left tackle). 2026: Tauanuu returns as experienced offensive lineman as a redshirt sophomore in 2026. 2025: Tauanuu appeared and started in all 13 games ( starts (12 at right tackle and...