USC highlights former safety Kevin Ellison ahead of 2026 kickoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
As USC prepares for its 2026 football season opener against San Jose State on August 29, the program recalls standout safety Kevin Ellison. Ellison played for USC from 2005 to 2008, achieving 168 total tackles and five interceptions. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 2009 and played in 14 games during his rookie season. Tragically, he passed away in 2018 at age 31, with a posthumous diagnosis of CTE.
- •USC kicks off the season on August 29 against San Jose State.
- •Kevin Ellison played for USC from 2005 to 2008.
- •Ellison recorded 168 tackles and five interceptions in his college career.
- •He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 2009.
- •Ellison tragically passed away in 2018 at age 31.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — USC countdown to kickoff: Recalling Trojans safety Kevin Ellison
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