Braeden Jones brings SEC-sized power to USC’s edge room
Braeden Jones is a high-upside 2026 USC commit whose calling card is a rare blend of length, power, and bend for a prep edge defender. At Mount Carmel in the 2025 season, he was praised as a disruptive senior lineman with real tone-setting intensity, including a key forced fumble in a tight win, and he chose USC over heavyweights like Ohio State and Notre Dame. Recruiting outlets have slotted him as a top national defensive line prospect, with rankings ranging from four-star edge to top-15-ish DL territory, which fits the profile of a prospect who can become a legit pass-rush problem if his motor keeps matching the tools.
