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The USC Trojans defensive front is returning a veteran presence in 2026 as defensive end Braylan Shelby will be back for his senior season, the

USC Trojans defensive end Braylan Shelby (10) reacts after sacking Michigan State Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

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Defensive end Braylan Shelby returning to USC for senior season in 2026

We've reached the final five names on the Top 30 USC Trojans Countdown heading into the 2025 season. But before we get into those, we're taking a

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The USC Trojans are set to begin spring ball next week. We still won’t have a full look at the 2025 roster since more than a handful of the Trojans’

USC Trojans defensive end Braylan Shelby (34) celebrates after Utah State Aggies quarterback Bryson Barnes (16) (not pictured) is sacked during the third quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Spring Ball X-Factors for each position group on defense for the USC Trojans

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True freshman Braylan Shelby didn't have the advantage some first-year players get when they enroll early and participate in spring ball. But no

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True freshman Braylan Shelby making an early impact for USC

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Braylan Shelby's high-end frame, length, functional athleticism and developmental upside remind us of Danielle Hunter. Both hail from Houston and bear striking resemblances at the same stage. Like Hunter, Shelby has the upside to develop into a long, fluid pass rusher off the edge. Shelby may end up being a bigger college player than Hunter. 

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