Story byGreg BigginsMon, January 5, 2026 at 2:48 AM UTC·1 min readWashington linebacker transfer Deven Bryant has committed to USC. Bryant officially visited the Trojans over the weekend and committed on the trip.“There were a lot of reasons why I chose USC,” Bryant said. “I had a great visit and was able to connect with coach (Lincoln) Riley and coach (Rob) Ryan. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“The knowledge that coach Ryan has of the game is second to none and the history of linebackers that he has developed over the years was something that stood out to me.”Coming back home to SoCal was another plus for Bryant.“I’ve always liked USC growing up,” Bryant said. “I’m familiar with the campus and visited a ton back in high school.“I know a lot of the players on the team and I’m very excited about all the guys coming back.