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The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they signed six undrafted free agents on Friday. The full list includes: CB Devan Boykin LB Daylan Carnell DL Kevin Jobity Jr.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / April 29

Steelers UDFA TE Has A True Edge To Make The 53-Man Roster

The Pittsburgh Steelers have just wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft, where they decided to draft primarily offensive weapons. This is the franchise's first draft under Head Coach Mike McCarthy.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / April 26

How Lincoln Riley's Offense Prepared Lake McRee for the NFL

At the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft, USC Trojans tight end Lake McRee was picked up by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent. With McRee’s NFL career set to begin, it is time to take a look at the process that developed him into an NFL-caliber player.

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College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / April 25

USC Trojans Tight End Room After Lake McRee Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal

After signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent, USC Trojans tight end Lake McRee is set to begin his NFL career. However, USC has

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College Football News / SuperWest Sports / April 21

2026 Top 25 Offensive NFL Draft prospects in the West: Predicting selection order and rounds for regional picks

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College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / February 28

Lake McRee Displays His Talent at the NFL Combine

Former USC Trojans tight end Lake McRee spent five seasons with the USC Trojans, and now he takes his talents to the NFL Draft. At the NFL Combine, McRee stood out early.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / February 27

Lake McRee Opens Up About Decision to Stay With USC Trojans

In the transfer portal and NIL era, staying at one school has become a rarity. Especially for a player such as USC Trojans tight end Lake McRee, who spent all five of his collegiate seasons wearing the Cardinal and Gold.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 30

USC vs. TCU Prediction: Alamo Bowl Game Preview

There’s plenty in flux for both USC and TCU ahead of a rare meeting in the Alamo Bowl. The Trojans are down their top two receivers and a handful of offensive linemen between opt-outs and injuries.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 11

USC football TE declares for NFL Draft with heartfelt message

USC has its first 2026 NFL Draft declaration one week after its college football regular season finale. The Trojans’ first official announcement came from tight end Lake McRee, who confirmed he will be forgoing his final year of NCAA eligibility.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 11

USC TE Lake McRee to bypass final year of eligibility

Southern California tight end Lake McRee elected to bypass his final season of college eligibility and declared Thursday for the 2026 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-4, 250-pound native of Austin, Texas, was the third leading receiver for the Trojans this season, behind wide receivers Makai Lemon and Ja'kobi Lane.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 29

Why USC's Tight Ends Are The Trojans Quiet Secret Weapon

The No. 23 USC Trojans are seven games through the season, and sit at 5-2 heading into their week 10 road contest at the Nebraska Cornhuskers. With this season presenting returning and breakout players, one of the biggest offensive takeaways has been the significance of two tight ends.

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Watch: Lake McRee GETS UP for USC's first touchdown against Notre Dame

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / October 15

USC Trojans Tight End Lake McRee Not Intimidated By Notre Dame Atmosphere

Over this past offseason, the USC Trojans saw an exodus of wide receivers to the transfer portal. As a result, the Trojans have seen an emergence of production from the tight end position this season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / September 26

USC Trojans' Lake McRee Becoming Big Ten’s Most Explosive Tight End

In a USC Trojans offense loaded with star receivers, it’s easy for a fifth-year tight end to get lost in the shuffle. USC tight end Lake McRee is carving out a role he’s never had before, transforming from a steady possession option into one of the Trojans’ most explosive weapons through four games of the 2025 season.

College Football News / Big Ten Network / September 5, 2025

Watch: Lake McRee TD vs. Missouri State | USC Football

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / September 3, 2025

USC Trojans' Lake McRee Reflects on Clay Helton's Return to Coliseum

After a dominant Week 1 victory, the USC Trojans turn to week 2 opponent, the Georgia Southern Eagles. The matchup marks the first time meeting for the Trojans and Eagles, and the return of a familiar face in Los Angeles.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 22, 2025

USC Trojans Tight End Lake McRee Reveals New Mindset In Return From Injury

USC Trojans tight end Lake McRee has been through enough setbacks to understand how fragile a football career can be. McRee, now a redshirt senior, has endured two ACL tears—one in high school, another late in the 2023 season—and a string of physical setbacks that might have ended lesser careers.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 9, 2025

USC Trojans’ Lake McRee Addresses Impact of New Position Coach, Final Season

Time certainly does fly. A student-athlete can go from being a wide-eyed freshman trying to navigate being away from home for the first time, to a more grounded senior with a college degree in the blink of an eye. USC Trojans redshirt senior tight end Lake McRee is one of just a few players that still remain from the previous regime.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 16, 2025

USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley Explains Decision to Shut Down Tight End Lake McRee

Redshirt senior tight end Lake McRee will be out for the remainder of spring practice, USC Trojans coach Lincoln Riley announced on Tuesday. “We’re going to shut Lake down for the rest of spring.

USC Trojans News / LAFB Network / April 15, 2025

USC Trojans Shut Down Starting Offensive Player For Rest Of Spring

USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley spoke to the media today after the 10th installment of spring practice. During the scrum, he announced that starting tight end Lake McRee would be shut down for the remainder of spring to get fully healthy for the summer workouts and fall camp.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / January 7, 2025

USC Tight End Lake McRee Forgoes NFL Draft, Returns For Final Season Of Eligibility

Despite all the transfer portal departures surrounding the USC Trojans, the program got good news when one veteran player announced his return for next season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 23, 2024

Watch: 'Only USC' Episode Features USC Trojans Jayden Maiava And Lake McRee

On the latest episode of 'Only USC' presented by House of Victory, quarterback Jayden Maiava makes his first start with the USC Trojans and tight end Lake McRee details his journey to return from injury.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 12, 2024

USC Trojans' Lake McRee Confident in Quarterback Jayden Maiava Before First Start

The USC Trojans sparked up plenty of conversations throughout their bye week as they made a quarterback change with just three games left in the season.

USC Trojans News / Yardbarker / October 4, 2024

Can USC overcome injury woes in Week 6 vs. Minnesota?

Heading into this weekend's matchup, USC is confronting several injury issues. USC's official injury report for the Minnesota game has yet to be released but will be promulgated sometime before kickoff.

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College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 25, 2024

Lake McRee injury update: USC tight end's status after big hit

USC Trojans tight end Lake McRee suffered what appeared to be a brutal injury in last week’s loss to Michigan, but head coach Lincoln Riley offered a more hopeful prognosis for the player.