USC highlights cornerback Tony Burnett ahead of 2026 season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 5:34 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
USC is preparing for its 2026 football season, kicking off on August 29 against San Jose State at the Coliseum. As part of its countdown series, the Trojans recall former cornerback Tony Burnett, who played from 2010 to 2012. Burnett joined USC after competing in junior college football and track, eventually earning an All-Pac-12 honorable mention in 2012. After college, he signed with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent before playing in the Canadian Football League from 2015 to 2017.
- •USC's season opens on August 29 vs. San Jose State.
- •Tony Burnett played for USC from 2010 to 2012.
- •Burnett earned All-Pac-12 honorable mention honors in 2012.
- •He signed with the Chargers after the 2013 NFL Draft.
- •Burnett played in the CFL from 2015 to 2017.
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — USC countdown to kickoff: Recalling Trojans cornerback Tony Burnett
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