USC celebrates All-Americans on Independence Day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
On July 4, 2026, USC highlights its 179 first-team All-Americans, commemorating significant contributions to college football. The most recent honorees include wide receiver Makai Lemon and safety Bishop Fitzgerald, recognized last season. USC's legacy includes 86 Consensus All-American selections, ranking fifth among all colleges. It was in 1925 that offensive guard Brice Taylor became USC's first All-American, and notable production spanned every season from 1962 to 1990. The celebration coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States' Declaration of Independence.
- •USC produced 179 first-team All-Americans historically.
- •Makai Lemon and Bishop Fitzgerald were honored last season.
- •Brice Taylor was USC's first All-American in 1925.
- •USC had a first-team All-American every season from 1962 to 1990.
- •The U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary today.
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Celebrating USC football’s All-Americans on the Fourth of July
"The United States of America turns 250 years old today. What better way is there to celebrate than by looking at USC All-Americans?
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