USC Trojans in the NFL: 2026 Draft Picks and Undrafted Free Agents
The 2026 NFL Draft has concluded, and three USC Trojans have been selected: Makai Lemon, Ja’Kobi Lane, and Kamari Ramsey. Additionally, six other USC players from the 2025 team have been signed as undrafted free agents by NFL teams. Let's take a look at each player and the team they have signed with.
Bishop Fitzgerald, a safety, played his final season with USC in 2025 after stints at Coffeyville and NC State. He was signed by the Tennessee Titans after going undrafted.
Lake McRee, a tight end, spent his collegiate career at USC from 2021-2025 and was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent.
Eric Gentry, a linebacker, played four seasons with USC and had a standout year in 2025. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals after going undrafted.
Anthony Lucas, a defensive lineman, played for USC from 2022-2025 and was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent.
DeCarlos Nicholson, a defensive back, played for multiple schools before joining USC in 2024-2025. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns after going undrafted.
Keeshawn Silver, a lineman, transferred to USC for his final season in 2025 after playing for North Carolina and Kentucky.
In conclusion, these six USC players from the 2025 team have secured spots in the NFL as undrafted free agents, continuing their football careers at the professional level.