Ja'Kobi Lane News, Rumors, Updates - USC Trojans

Declares for 2026 NFL Draft Lane will enter the 2026 NFL Draft, Jordan Reid of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Lane spent three years at USC and is coming off his best season yet as a junior. In 2025, Lane reeled in 49 catches for 745 yards and four touchdowns. The 6-foot-4, 200-pound wideout will chase his NFL Dreams after three years in school and should have plenty of pro teams interested in his services.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Used sparingly in win Lane reeled in 3 of 6 targets for 52 yards during Saturday's 29-10 victory over UCLA.

Impact The Trojans ran the ball more against UCLA, so USC's top receivers didn't see grand totals. Lane couldn't match Makai Lemon's totals, but he finished with 49 catches for 749 yards and four touchdowns. Lane now has a decision to make. He has a year of eligibility remaining, but he could take advantage of USC's heightened profile this season and declare for the draft. He would likely be in the top 10 list of receivers if he opted for that route, but he might decide to stick around if Jayden Maiava decides to stay.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

No. 19 USC benches star WRs Makai Lemon, Ja'Kobi Lane in 1st quarter of rivalry game with UCLA

Star receivers Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane did not play for No. 19 Southern California in the first quarter of the Trojans’ regular-season finale against archrival UCLA

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Passes century mark and scores once Lane gathered in 6 of 11 targets for 108 yards during Saturday's 42-27 loss versus Oregon.

Impact There was room for Lane and Makai Lemomn to share excellent totals. In the loss, Lane actually beat out Lemon's yardage total thanks to excellent YAC numbers. Lane has a year of eligibility remaining, and he could raise his profile significantly if Lemon departs at the end of the season, leaving him as the top wideout for the 2026 season. Although he has all the skills to make the jump as well, his stats only netted him a 68th-place ranking among FBS receivers.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Solid day against Iowa Lane caught 7 of 10 targets for 65 yards during Saturday's 26-21 win versus Iowa.

Impact Although his total fell behind Makai Lemon, Lane made some tough catches and used his height to his advantage in the narrow win. Lane is enjoying the best season of his college career, with 40 catches for 585 yards and four touchdowns. Although Lne has one year of eligibility remaining, an early exit to joining the ranks of the NFL is a definite possibility.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Makes acrobatic TD catch Lane gathered in all seven targets for 74 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 38-17 victory over Northwestern.

Impact Lane reeled in one of the best touchdown catches of the year against Northwestern, He leaped up near the pylon, reached around the defender, caught the ball with one hand, and tapped one foot inbounds when he landed. Although Makai Lemon led the receiving corps, Lane made a number of nifty catches and was a total mismatch for Northwestern's secondary.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ja'kobi Lane's INSANE one-handed grab extends USC's lead over Northwestern

NOVEMBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

Contained in narrow win Lane caught 2 of 5 targets for 22 yards during Saturday's 21-17 victory against Nebraska.

Impact Lane had some early success against Nebraska, but Jayden Maiava's low pass volume kept him in check for the remainder of the game. Lane is a cornerback's worst headache with his size and speed, and he should improve his results against Northwestern this week.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Playing catch-up: Ohio State's wealth of talent at WR has its Big Ten rivals trying to follow suit

Ohio State again has two of the nation's top wide receivers this season in Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Finds end zone in loss Lane posted six receptions (on 12 targets) for 111 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-24 defeat to Notre Dame.

Impact Lane's size and speed makes him Jayden Maiava's best option for the 50/50 ball, and he took advantage of single coverage for most of the game while the secondary attempted to keep Makai Lemon in front of them. Although Lemon steals many headlines. Lane has substantial fantasy potential in USC's high-octane offense.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiyah Love Sets Single-Game Career High, Powers Notre Dame over USC

Jeremiyah Love rushed for a career-high 228 yards to lift No. 13 Notre Dame over No. 20 Southern California in historic rivalry.

OCTOBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Jeremiyah Love Sets Single-Game Career High, Powers Notre Dame over USC

Price, Love spark No. 13 Notre Dame past No. 20 Southern California 34-24

Jadarian Price scored on a 100-yard kickoff return in the third quarter, Jeremiyah Love rushed for a career-high 228 yards and a score, and No. 13 Notre Dame beat No. 20 Southern C...

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Scores second touchdown of season Lane caught 5 of 7 targets for 35 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-13 victory versus Michigan.

Impact Although Lemon has stolen most of Lane's thunder, he found the end zone right away and was a headache for Michigan's secondary in the victory. Lane's size and speed makes him a more conventional NFL prototype over Lemon, but Jayden Maiava hasn't been able to find Lane with the same frequency as his teammate. He only has 18 catches on the season, a number that should be much higher considering Lane's talent and skillset.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Catches four passes in loss Lane (undisclosed) caught four passes for 39 yards during Saturday's loss versus Illinois.

Impact Lane missed last week's win over Michigan State with an undisclosed injury but managed to make his return Saturday. He has now caught 13 passes for 278 yards and a touchdown across four games played.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

True game-time decision Lane (undisclosed) appears to be a true game-time decision ahead of Saturday's game at Illinois, Connor Morrissette of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Lane, who is in uniform and warming up, appears to be a true game-time decision to playing versus the Illini. He missed last week's game versus Michigan State after catching nine passes for 239 yards and one touchdown across the first three games of the season.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for warmups Lane (undisclosed) is in uniform for warmups ahead of Saturday's game versus Illinois, Connor Morrissette of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Lane reportedly looked more spry in early warmups, so him having pads on for warmups isn't super surprising. The star wideout seems to be trending toward playing after sitting out last week against Michigan State, which would make an explosive USC offense even better. Lane enters the day with nine catches for 239 yards and a touchdown through three games played.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 5 Lane (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Illinois.

Impact It looks like USC will push Lane's availability down to the wire, making him a game-time decision for Week 5. With the ranked Trojans trying to defeat a reeling yet still-impressive Illinois team on the road, it would be nice for them if they can get one of their top wideouts healthy to play then.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 5 Lane (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Illinois.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Availability of USC's Ja'Kobi Lane, Elijah Paige remains murky As USC enters a key stretch of conference play, it’s unclear if it’ll have its star wideout or starting left tackle.

SEPTEMBER 24 • LATIMES.COM

Back to practice Lane (undisclosed) participated in Tuesday's practice, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Lane sat out USC's Week 4 win over Michigan State for undisclosed reasons. The wideout has returned to practice ahead of a Week 5 bout against Illinois on Saturday. Lane has caught nine passes for 239 yards and a touchdown in three games this season.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Maiava connects with Makai Lemon to propel No. 25 USC past Michigan State 45-31

Jayden Maiava threw three touchdown passes and rushed for two more scores, and Makai Lemon caught a scoring pass and ran for another TD in No. 25 Southern California’s 45-31 victor...

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Absent for warmups Lane is not out with the team for warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Michigan State, Ryan Kartje of The Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Lane was on the field with the team doing early stretches but was not seen on the field as the team came back out to warmup with pads. Lane reportedly missed practice Wednesday, and his injury has not been disclosed. His absence will open up more looks for Tanook Hines and Makai Lemon should be heavily featured in the passing game.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Saturday Lane is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Michigan State.

Impact Lane popped up on the final injury report as questionable before Saturday's kickoff. It's unclear what injury he's currently dealing with, but his status is now up in the air and one worth monitoring with under two hours before start time.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Huge yardage total in win Lane posted three receptions (on five targets) for 115 yards during Saturday's 33-17 win over Purdue.

Impact A bomb from Jayden Maiava almost resulted in touchdown for Lane, but the pass represented a good chunk of his total. Makai Lemon had more targets than Lane, but te junior's size and speed are of great benefit to USC's passing attack, and he'll continue to play an integral part in the offense.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs dazzling one-handed catch Lane tallied three receptions (on four targets) for 91 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-20 victory over Georgia Southern.

Impact Lane's one-handed grab will likely be a Top10 play at the end of the season, due in large part to his matter-of-fact stance as a reaction to the play. Makai Lemon is racking up numbers, but Lane is an essential part of USC's passing attack, and his size and speed make him a headache for opposing secondaries.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 19 USC benches star WRs Makai Lemon, Ja'Kobi Lane in 1st quarter of rivalry game with UCLA

Ja'kobi Lane's INSANE one-handed grab extends USC's lead over Northwestern

Playing catch-up: Ohio State's wealth of talent at WR has its Big Ten rivals trying to follow suit

Jeremiyah Love Sets Single-Game Career High, Powers Notre Dame over USC

Price, Love spark No. 13 Notre Dame past No. 20 Southern California 34-24

Jayden Maiava connects with Makai Lemon to propel No. 25 USC past Michigan State 45-31