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Jersey Number 78
Chase Deniz
- Position:
- Offensive Lineman
- Height:
- 6-7
- Weight:
- 300
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- San Diego, Calif.
- High School:
- Cathedral Catholic HS
2026: Deniz, who enrolled at USC in the spring of 2026 after graduating a semester early from high school, looks to compete for playing time on the offensive line as a true freshman in 2026.
HIGH SCHOOL: Deniz, a three-star recruit, was rated as the No. 46 player in the state of California by ESPN and No. 89 Rivals and No. 105 by 247Sports. He was touted as the No. 56 offensive tackle in the country by ESPN, No. 96 by Rivals and No. 121 by 247Sports.
In 2025, he helped Cathedral Catholic to an 8-2 season and to the CIF Playoffs. Deniz attended the 2025 Under Armour Next Camp: Los Angeles and won the offensive lineman MVP.
In his first year on varsity in 2024, he helped lead his team to a 9-3 record. This propelled Cathedral to the second round of the playoffs during the 2024 season. Also in 2024, Cathedral was selected to have the best offensive line unit in San Diego by Daygofootball.com.
PERSONAL: His mother, Stacey, played softball at UCLA.
HIGH SCHOOL: Deniz, a three-star recruit, was rated as the No. 46 player in the state of California by ESPN and No. 89 Rivals and No. 105 by 247Sports. He was touted as the No. 56 offensive tackle in the country by ESPN, No. 96 by Rivals and No. 121 by 247Sports.
In 2025, he helped Cathedral Catholic to an 8-2 season and to the CIF Playoffs. Deniz attended the 2025 Under Armour Next Camp: Los Angeles and won the offensive lineman MVP.
In his first year on varsity in 2024, he helped lead his team to a 9-3 record. This propelled Cathedral to the second round of the playoffs during the 2024 season. Also in 2024, Cathedral was selected to have the best offensive line unit in San Diego by Daygofootball.com.
PERSONAL: His mother, Stacey, played softball at UCLA.
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