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Nick De Fina · USC Football

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PLAYER DETAILS · 2026

Nick De Fina

Jersey
46
Position
Linebacker
Class
Senior
Height
6 ft 0 in
Weight
195 lb
Hometown
San Diego, Calif.
High school / prior school (as listed)
Torrey Pines HS
Previous school
Not supplied

Source record updated: 2026-07-23.

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Summary

A rugby background on USC's roster

Nick De Fina played two years with USC's rugby club before his football experience with the Trojans. He helped the rugby team win the GCCIR conference championship and a CRAA D2-AA national championship, according to USC's biography.

Checked 2026-10-09 · Sources: USC Athletics — official biography

Background

Academic and high school honors

De Fina earned first-team All-Avocado League football recognition in 2023 and also participated in rugby and track and field. USC lists Political Science as his major, with 2025 fall Big Ten academic and Dean's List recognition.

Checked 2026-10-09 · Sources: USC Athletics — official biography

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