USC Trojans#8 · LB Desman Stephens II
83 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 250 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Clarkston, MI
Desman Stephens II is a LB (#8) for USC, from Clarkston, MI. In the 2026 season he has 19 tackles and 0.5 sacks over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 18
Sacks 9
Interceptions 6
Passes defensed 8
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 11
Efficiency
Tackles per game 17
Sack rate 9
Coverage 11
Ball-hawking 6
Run defense 18
Havoc rate 11
Measurables
Height 13
Weight 14
Frame 14
Experience 13
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
19
Tackles
0.5
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1.5
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Desman Stephens II career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | USC | 5 | 19 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | USC | 12 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | USC | 8 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 25 | 118 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
21
41
30
0
26
21
17
13
31
20
13
31
0
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | vs Oregon | L 27-41 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Rutgers | W 42-35 | 7 | 0.5 |
| Sep 12 | vs Louisiana | W 49-30 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug 29 | vs San José State | W 42-26 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug 29 | vs San José State | W 42-26 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowUSC LB: #8
- ClassJunior
- HometownClarkston, MI
Desman Stephens II: USC LB profile and stats
Desman Stephens II is a LB (#8) for USC, from Clarkston, MI. This profile tracks Desman Stephens II's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the USC roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where USC sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Desman Stephens II in the news
All newsRecapUSC beat Washington 25-21 (Week 5, 2026)USC beat Washington 25-21 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Now USC is 5-1, 2-1 in Big Ten play, and Washington is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapUSC beat Rutgers 42-35 (Week 3, 2026)USC beat Rutgers 42-35 at SHI Stadium. Now USC is 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Rutgers is 0-3, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-19RecapUSC beat Louisiana 49-30 (Week 2, 2026)USC beat Louisiana 49-30 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Now USC is 3-0, and Louisiana is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Desman Stephens II play for?
Desman Stephens II plays for USC, wearing #8 at LB.
What position does Desman Stephens II play?
Desman Stephens II is a LB for USC.
How tall is Desman Stephens II?
Desman Stephens II is 6-3 and weighs 250 lb.
What year is Desman Stephens II in?
Desman Stephens II is listed as a junior on the USC roster.
Where is Desman Stephens II from?
Desman Stephens II is from Clarkston, MI.
How many tackles does Desman Stephens II have?
Desman Stephens II has 19 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.