DesmanStephens II
LBLB#8USC Trojans
6'3" • 250lbs • Jr.Draft Eligibility:2029
- Overall Grade '26
- 73.7
- 208th/758 - LBs
- Snap Count '26
- 372
- 333rd/2022 - LBs
- Tackles '26
- 30
- 374th/758 - LBs
- WK 10 MATCHUP
- -
- BYE WEEK
Desman
Stephens II
LB
#8
|
USC Trojans
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 11/2/2026
Desman Stephens II is a linebacker for the USC Trojans who earned a 73.7 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 208th among 758 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 79.6 ranked 43rd among 758 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 70.9 ranked 416th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 59.0 ranked 501st among qualified linebackers.
He recorded 30 solo tackles on the season. Stephens II generated 4 total pressures including 1 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 110.4 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 5 missed tackles over the course of the year.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
USC Trojans
2024 - Present
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
73.7
AVG
208th/758 LBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
70.9
AVG
416th/758 LBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
59.0
AVG
501st/758 LBs
COVERAGE GRADE
79.6
AVG
43rd/758 LBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vs PAST
87.5
Week 7, 2024
@ WIUN
83.7
Week 8, 2026
@ TXCU
81.4
Week BG, 2025
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vs ORUN
29.7
Week 4, 2026
@ INND
34.9
Week 8, 2025
vs MIST
47.1
Week 4, 2025
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
30
374th/758 LBs
SACKS
1
243rd/758 LBs
ASSISTS
14
274th/758 LBs
FORCED FUMBLES
1
49th/758 LBs
Defense
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Rank
374
th
Solo Tackles
30
274
th
Assists
14
49
th
Forced Fumbles
1
379
th
Stops
17
243
rd
Sacks
1
237
th
Missed Tackles
5
527
th
Passer Rating Allowed
110.4
479
th
Total Pressures
4
Rank
333
rd
Total Snaps
372
313
th
Run Defense Snaps
174
767
th
Pass Rush Snaps
15
231
st
Coverage Snaps
183
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