Ethan Brougham

Brougham, who transferred to USC in the summer of from Rice, looks to compete for playing time at defensive end as a redshirt junior in 2026. RICE: Brougham played in all 13 games on special teams in 2025. He also saw action on defense and was credited with 3 tackles, including 2 for loss). He did not see action as a redshirt freshman in 2024. He redshirted the 2023 season. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior in 2022, Brougham was an All-Pacific Hills League selection and team defensive MVP. He was selected to play in the 2023 Orange County All-Star Classic. He recorded 108 tackles, including 6 for loss (with 3 sacks), 6 PBUs, 1 INT, and 1 forced fumble as in 2025. He was named SoCal Defensive Player of Week after recording 18 tackles (2 sacks) in a win versus University HS (Irvine). He was a three-year starter who earned both First Team and All-League honors as he helped lead Dana Hills to back-to-back playoff appearances, the first for the program in 13 years. Brougham also threw the shot and discus and competed at the state championship. PERSONAL: Brougham was named to the American Conference All-Academic Team in 2024, 2025 and 2026.