The USC Trojans needed to address the cornerback position after losing their top four players to the 2025 NFL Draft. The Houston Texans selected Jaylin Smith in the third round, while Jacobe Covington signed with the Los Angeles Rams, and Greedy Vance Jr. and John Humphrey signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as undrafted free agents. Because their cornerback depth is weak, the Trojans could add talent in the spring portal.
USC Trojans land standout cornerback in transfer portal
According to Hayes Fawcett, USC landed former UCF Knights standout freshman Chasen Johnson from the spring transfer portal for the 2025 season. As Fawcett points out, Johnson will have three years of college eligibility remaining. He was considered one of the top corners available in the portal.
BREAKING: UCF standout transfer CB Chasen Johnson has Committed to USC, he tells @on3sports
The 6’1 190 CB totaled 18 Tackles & 2 PDs last season
Played 450 Snaps as a True Freshman
Will have 3 years of eligibility remaining https://t.co/RlUbB6EMhS pic.twitter.com/Usj61bI4yk
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 4, 2025
He had a solid lone season at UCF
Chasen Johnson committed to the UCF Knights as a three-star recruit for the 2024 season. Johnson had a solid true freshman season, starting in four games and accounting for 452 snaps in 12 games. He recorded 18 tackles, one TFL, and two pass deflections, giving up a 60% completion percentage, 161 passing yards, two touchdowns, and a 105.6 passer rating per PFF.
He entered the transfer portal after the spring transfer portal had been opened.
