Countdown to kickoff is back! USC will kick off its 2026 football season on August 29 when the Trojans host San Jose State at the Coliseum. In this series, we will be counting down the days until the season opener by highlighting a notable Trojan who wore each number.
Today, we look at a player who finished up his USC career just this past season in tight end Lake McRee.
Position: Tight end
Years played at USC: 2021-2025
Career highlights: McRee saw action in four games as a true freshman in 2021, preserving his redshirt status. In the four seasons that followed, he led the Trojans in receiving among tight ends. McRee finished his USC career with 97 receptions for 1,154 yards and seven touchdowns. As a senior in 2025, he earned second-team All-Big Ten honors.
After USC: McRee signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft. He will compete for a spot on the team’s roster this summer.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC countdown to kickoff: Recalling Trojans tight end Lake McRee
Reporting by Adam Bradford, Trojans Wire / Trojans Wire
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