USC freshman running back Harry Dalton III to enter transfer portal

Last week, running back Bryan Jackson became the first USC player this cycle to announce his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The Trojans lost another running back to the portal on Thursday when Hayes Fawcett of Rivals reported that true back Harry Dalton III planned to enter the portal.

Dalton was among the top 400 recruits in USC’s 2025 recruiting class. As a true freshman this season, he carried the ball eight times for 44 yards.

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Similar to Jackson, Dalton’s departure is likely because the Trojans currently have a crowded running room. Redshirt freshman King Miller has emerged as a legitimate star down the stretch, and USC is hoping Waymond Jordan, who led the backfield for the first half of the season, returns next year after an ankle injury he suffered in the Michigan game.

The NCAA transfer portal will officially be open January 2-16. However, due to the restrictions caused by the academic calendar and the reality that almost everyone alters these days, expect many players to announce their intention to enter the portal before then so that they can start looking for their new schools.

This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC’s Harry Dalton III reportedly enters transfer portal.