Countdown to kickoff is back! USC will kick off its 2026 football season on August 29 when the Trojans host San Jose State at the Coliseum. In this series, we will be counting down the days until the season opener by highlighting a notable Trojan who wore each number.
With 16 days to go, today we look at former USC wide receiver Tahj Washington.
Position: Wide receiver
Years played at USC: 2021-2023
Career highlights: Washington played his first two seasons of college football at Memphis, before transferring to USC in 2021. In 2021 and 2022, he finished second on the team in receiving, behind future first round NFL Draft picks Drake London and Jordan Addison, respectively. As a redshirt senior in 2023, Washington finally got the chance to be the Trojans’ go-to option in the passing game. He finished that season with 59 catches for 1,062 yards and eight touchdowns.
After USC: The Miami Dolphins selected Washington in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft. However, he suffered a leg injury that caused him to miss his entire rookie season. After returning to the field, Washington made his NFL debut last year, finishing the 2025 campaign with three receptions for 37 yards. He will look to earn a bigger role in Miami’s offense in 2026.
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