Lake McRee was USC’s reliable chain-mover at tight end
In the 2025 season, Lake McRee gave USC a steady, veteran target with 30 catches for 450 yards and 4 touchdowns, and he finished his Trojans career with 97 receptions for 1,154 yards and 7 scores.[3][4][5][15] What makes him appealing is the combo of size, dependable hands, and real after-the-catch juice—PFF credited him with 185 yards after the catch in 2025—plus enough versatility to stress defenses without needing a ton of touches.[5] He also earned second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2025, which fits the “good football player, not just good stats” profile teams love.[4]
