Freshman OL Alex Payne will enter the transfer portal. Was a great addition to the 2025 class late last cycle, but will now look for a new home.

Talented kid ✌️

https://x.com/chris_hummer/status/2007538168254607640?s=46

USC true freshman OT Alex Payne (@Alex_Payne_71) is entering the portal, @milesjordan40 of @jordansportsgrp tells @mzenitz and me.

Payne ranked as the No. 133 overall player in the 2025 class. The 6-foot-5, 305-pound OT played in 1 game this season. https://t.co/BKyUuItMeY pic.twitter.com/fZQ9TRcMgJ

— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) January 3, 2026