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THE COLLEGE GAME · 2026

Derek Diniz · USC Football

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PLAYER DETAILS · 2026

Derek Diniz

Jersey
48
Position
Cornerback
Class
Freshman
Height
5 ft 10 in
Weight
185 lb
Hometown
Pebble Beach, Calif.
High school / prior school (as listed)
Stevenson School
Previous school
Not supplied

Source record updated: 2026-08-23.

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Summary

A Stevenson athlete arrives at USC

Derek Diniz enrolled at USC in summer 2026 after playing football and three years of varsity basketball at Stevenson. His high school football experience included passing, rushing, receiving and defensive work. USC lists Journalism as his academic major.

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

Background

Receiving and coverage production

Diniz caught 27 passes for 501 yards and five touchdowns as a junior in 2024, adding 46 tackles and two interceptions on defense. He earned first-team All-Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission South recognition twice during his high school career.

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

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