USC defensive lineman
Brandon Pili played defensive line at USC and became the school's first football letterman from Alaska.
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Alaska background
Pili spent his first three high school years at Dimond High School in Anchorage. He also competed in wrestling and track and field there.
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Defensive line role
Pili appeared in all 13 games with one start in 2019, recording 18 tackles, five tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. He played four games in 2020, then missed the 2021 season after an Achilles injury.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
MFT Score: 41.8
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.