USC recalls OL Brett Neilon ahead of 2026 season opener

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

USC recalls OL Brett Neilon ahead of 2026 season opener
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USC is preparing for its 2026 football season, beginning on August 29 against San Jose State. Today, the program highlights former offensive lineman Brett Neilon, a four-year starter who earned All-American honors in 2022. Neilon is remembered for a critical fourth-down play in 2022 against Oregon State, where he assisted quarterback Caleb Williams to secure a first down, leading to a game-winning touchdown. After sustaining a leg injury in the Pac-12 Championship, Neilon's tenure at USC ended, and he briefly joined the Kansas City Chiefs as a rookie. Currently, he works as a senior business analyst.

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  • USC opens its season on August 29, 2026
  • Brett Neilon was a four-year starter at center
  • Neilon achieved All-American status in 2022
  • Key play in 2022 against Oregon State earned 'Neilon Nudge' nickname
  • Neilon currently works as a senior business analyst
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Today we look at Brett Neilon, a four-year starter at center best remembered for his late-game heroics against Oregon State in 2022

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