File LB-127 · National rank 980 · 2027 class
Desman Stephens II
6'3"Height
240 lbWeight
RepresentationWinkler Sports
Confirmed
My Grade
5.6/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
5.0 Floor
range 1.7
Ceiling 6.7
6.7/10
Day 3 Caliber
Ceiling · +1.1
5.0/10
UDFA
Floor · −0.6
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; real room to grow (+1.1) · up-year team · LB lower-value.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.6.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.6
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Returning starter who exploded in 2025 (13g, 89 tk/1 FF) as a 4* junior LB1; team-leading tackle production earns a priority-UDFA-tier grade.
Draft Projection & Mocks
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NFL Mock Draft Database Aug 8, 2025Desman Stephens II 2027 NFL Mock Draft Profile — LB - NFL Mock Draft Database
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated May 25, 2026Three Critical Games For USC's Desman Stephens Next Season - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Mar 31, 2026USC Trojans Coach Mike Ekeler Makes Bold Prediction About Desman Stephens II - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Oct 4, 2025USC Linebacker Desman Stephens Details Areas of Improvement for Trojans Front Seven - Sports Illustrated
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NFL Mock Draft Database Aug 8, 2025Desman Stephens II 2027 NFL Mock Draft Profile — LB - NFL Mock Draft Database
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Sports Illustrated Dec 3, 2024USC Trojans' Matt Entz Raves About Freshman Linebacker Desman Stephens II's Potential - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Oct 14, 2024USC Trojans Linebacker Desman Stephens II Sees Increased Playing Time vs. Penn State - Sports Illustrated