A Century of Recognition
The University of Southern California has long been a factory of gridiron talent, etching its name into the annals of college football through an extraordinary number of All‑American honorees.
Among the most recent recipients are Makai Lemon and Bishop Fitzgerald, who joined the distinguished list of Trojans who have earned first‑team honors. Their achievements continue a lineage that dates back to Brice Taylor, the program’s inaugural All‑American in 1925.
Consensus and Rankings
Overall, USC has amassed 179 first‑team All‑Americans, of which 86 earned consensus recognition, placing the school fifth nationally in that category.
Streaks That Defined an Era
The consistency of the program is underscored by a run that produced at least one first‑team All‑American every season from 1962 through 1990, and a stretch from 1972 to 1987 that guaranteed a consensus All‑American each year.
These milestones reflect not only the talent that has passed through the Trojans’ program but also the enduring impact of USC football on the sport’s broader narrative.