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USC Wideout Ja'Kobi Lane Declares for 2026 NFL Draft

A 6-foot-4 target with three 100-yard games in 2025, Lane enters evaluations with rising stock.

Overview

  • Lane announced on social media that he will forgo his senior season and enter the 2026 NFL Draft, thanking USC supporters in his post.
  • He posted 49 receptions for 745 yards and four touchdowns this season, emerging as a key outside receiver.
  • Reports highlight his 6-foot-4, roughly 200-pound frame as a distinguishing trait for NFL evaluators.
  • He becomes the third USC player to declare this cycle, following tight end Lake McRee and defensive back Kamari Ramsey.
  • Coverage notes a deep 2026 wide receiver class, and it remains unclear whether Lane will play in the Alamo Bowl.