Shaun Scott
Freshman linebacker on USC's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 240 lb · Fontana, CA · Mater Dei HS
Recruiting
EDGE recruit
No. 367 nationally · Signed with USC
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 linebacker on USC's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 4-star recruit to USC in 2026.
Shaun Scott
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with USC4-star out of Mater Dei
Career arc
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 four-star recruit at linebacker for USC -- now projected at an All-Conference level in the middle of the defense.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in pursuit and hit power.
USC has produced 1 All-Conference linebackers. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Drake Jackson went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
USC
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · USC
Returning around him
- 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
2026: Scott, who enrolled at USC in the spring of 2026 after graduating a semester early from high school, looks to compete for playing time at linebacker as a true freshman in 2026. HIGH SCHOOL: Scott, a four-star recruit, was ranked No. 177 player in the nation by ESPN. He was rated as the No....
The linebacker corps · USC
- #8Desman Stephens II86 tackles · 2025
- #17Deven Bryant62 tackles · 2025
- #15Jadyn Walker33 tackles · 2025
- #14Ta'Mere Robinson10 tackles · 2025
- #24Shaun Scottno box-score line yet
8 more on the roster · USC team page