Ryan Pauley
Senior offensive lineman on USC's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 320 lb · Carmel, IN · Carmel / Presbyterian / Valparaiso
The story
4 offensive lineman on USC's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
Ryan Pauley
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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
Ryan Pauley plays offensive line for USC.
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: Throughout his four-year career (1 year at Presbyterian and 3 at Valparaiso), Pauley saw action in 23 games on the offensive line. 2026: Pauley who transferred to USC in the summer of 2026 from Valparaiso, looks to compete for playing time on the offensive line as a redshirt senior in 202...