Former Oregon State DB Akili Arnold commits to USC

Former Oregon State safety Akili Arnold has committed to USC as a transfer following a recent visit. He will have one year of eligibility remaining.

Arnold was a top defender for the Beavers in 2023, finishing tied for third on the team with 36 tackles. He also tied for the team lead in interceptions, with two on the year. He was a consistent presence on the defense since 2020 after redshirting in 2019.

A Southern California native, Arnold is one of the top available safeties in the transfer portal, according to the On3 Transfer Portal Player Rankings. Arnold is the No. 44 overall player in the portal and the No. 3 safety.

Arnold played high school football at Mission Viejo (Calif.) High School, where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 1132 overall recruit in the 2019 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Arnold’s younger brother, linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold, also entered the portal from Oregon State.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

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While the NCAA Transfer Portal database is private, the On3 Network has streamlined the reporting process tracking player movement. If you find yourself asking, ‘How can I track transfer portal activity?’ our well-established network of reporters and contacts across college athletics keeps you up to speed in several ways, from articles written about players as they enter and exit the transfer portal or find their new destination, to our social media channels, to the On3 Transfer Portal.

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