USC Trojans shine in NFL preseason openers across various teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Multiple USC football alumni made notable impacts during NFL preseason openers. Ja'Kobi Lane stood out with 3 catches for 38 yards and a touchdown, boosting his profile among rookies. Easton Mascarenas-Arnold recorded 4 tackles, while Mekhi Blackmon added 5 tackles for the Colts. Greedy Vance excelled with 10 tackles for the Raiders. Other former Trojans also contributed, with varying performances indicating room for growth heading into the regular season. The preseason will be pivotal for many as they strive to secure or enhance their roster spots.
- •Ja'Kobi Lane scores a touchdown in his NFL debut.
- •Greedy Vance makes 10 tackles for the Las Vegas Raiders.
- •Easton Mascarenas-Arnold records 4 tackles against the Bears.
- •Mekhi Blackmon contributes 5 tackles for the Colts.
- •Marshawn Lloyd struggles with 4 carries for 13 yards.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — USC football alumni performance recap for NFL preseason openers
"Multiple USC Trojans made their NFL debuts as the preseason began. Will these encouraging performances carry into the regular season?
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