Desman Stephens II holds the MLB · Starter spot in USC Trojans’s linebacker room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Desman Stephens II is a 6'3", 235-pound linebacker for USC who hails from Clarkston, Michigan. A four-star recruit in the 2024 class, he appeared in all 13 games as a freshman, recording 13 tackles including 1 for loss, 1 forced fumble, and 1 interception returned for 42 yards. In 2025, his sophomore year, Stephens II started all 13 games and tallied 89 tackles with 3 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, and 1 quarterback hurry. He posted season-highs of 17 tackles against Oregon and 10 tackles twice versus Notre Dame and Nebraska. Stephens II returns as a junior in 2026.

USC2024 — present