USC TE Fisher Melton: local depth piece with size and upside
In 2026, Fisher Melton enters USC as a 6-4, 245-pound redshirt freshman with room to grow after not seeing game action in 2025, and the Trojans say he is competing for playing time at tight end[1][4]. His appeal is the classic hidden-gem profile: local Southern California product, good frame for the position, and a family tie to USC through his father, Tracy, a former long snapper[1]. As a senior at Santa Margarita Catholic, he posted 16 catches for 132 yards and a touchdown, so he looks more like a developmental TE than an instant-stat-stuffer[1][7].
