Justin Tauanuu brings size, experience, and real upside at USC right tackle
Tauanuu enters 2026 as a seasoned redshirt sophomore with 13 starts and All-Big Ten honorable mention recognition, giving USC a big, durable presence at tackle. His game is built on length, strength, and solid pass-protection tools, and he’s shown he can flash high-end play when locked in; the question is consistency, especially against elite fronts, after pressure issues in USC’s biggest 2025 matchups. He looks like a good fit for a team that values developmental upside and physical traits, not just finished product.[6][5][4]
