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USC Stars Shine: Top NFL Talent Under 25
21 Jul
Summary
- Caleb Williams ranked No. 7 among NFL players under 25.
- Drake London ranks No. 19 on the same prestigious list.
- Makai Lemon, a 2026 draft pick, is a future contender.
Two standout former USC Trojans are recognized among the NFL's elite young talent, appearing on CBS Sports' Top 25 players aged 25 and under. Quarterback Caleb Williams secured the No. 7 spot on the list.
Williams, 24, completed his second NFL season in 2025. He threw for 3,942 yards and 27 touchdowns, guiding the Chicago Bears to an NFC North championship and their first playoff victory in over a decade. His collegiate career at USC, from 2022-2023, saw him amass 8,170 passing yards and 72 touchdowns, earning him the 2022 Heisman Trophy before being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Wide receiver Drake London of the Atlanta Falcons is ranked No. 19. London, soon to be 25, is preparing for his fifth NFL season. He has recorded 309 receptions for 3,961 yards and 22 touchdowns in 62 games. London's impressive collegiate tenure at USC (2019-2021) included 160 receptions for 2,153 yards and 15 touchdowns, earning him Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2021. He was selected No. 8 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft.
The article also points to Makai Lemon, a wide receiver selected No. 20 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. Lemon, the 2025 Biletnikoff Award winner, has yet to play an NFL game, but his collegiate success suggests he could be a future candidate for such rankings.
