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USC Tight End Lake McRee Declares for 2026 NFL Draft

The fifth-year tight end ends his USC tenure ranked second in career receiving yards at the position.

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans tight end Lake McRee (87) catches a 2-yard touchdown pass against the UCLA Bruins in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans tight end Lake McRee (87) scores on a 62-yard touchdown reception against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • McRee announced his decision on Instagram on Dec. 11, thanking USC coaches, staff, teammates and fans.
  • He will forgo remaining eligibility after five seasons, which included two redshirts with one tied to a torn ACL.
  • He finished with 97 receptions for 1,154 yards and seven touchdowns in his USC career.
  • His yardage total is second all-time among Trojan tight ends, trailing Mackey Award winner Fred Davis.
  • The move is USC's first 2026 draft declaration, and he has not said if he will play in the Dec. 30 Alamo Bowl against TCU, with reports noting many declared players skip bowl games.