The Trojans nearly led from start to finish in the 2026 cycle, ultimately signing seven prospects who ranked among the top 60 recruits nationally. With that in perspective, they’ve turned up the pressure on their top 2027 prospects and once again have one of the top recruiting classes in the country as we close out the month of April.
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That class got even better this month with three new commitments. The Trojans landed dynamic running back Javon Vital Jr. earlier in the month, followed by in-state tight end Jace Cannon and Rivals five-star running back Mekai Brown.
The trio of commitments vaulted USC to No. 4 overall in Rivals Industry’s team recruiting rankings. The massive wave of momentum in Los Angeles recently also continued.
“That second visit really changed things for me,” Brown told Rivals’ Chad Simmons. “I got to see more of USC and more of Los Angeles, and I felt different. After that visit, USC moved to the top of my list. I kept getting visitors, but I didn’t get that feeling.”
Brown chose USC over a strong group that included Notre Dame, Texas A&M, old miss and Ohio Stateand the final three joined the Trojans in their final group.
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His addition is important as Lincoln Riley and Co. look to build even more along the offensive and defensive lines. As a junior, he finished with double-digit sacks and 68 tackles in just nine games.
The Trojans also have three top-100 players committed in the secondary, as well as two of the nation’s top receivers. Now, with 11 total commitments, they still have plenty of room to add pieces to what should be another stellar class.
USC Trojans commitments by position
running back
Three-star Javon Vital, No. 498 NATL. (No. 40 RB)
wide receiver
Four-star Quentin Hale, No. 62 NATL. (Record No. 12)
Four-star Eli Woodard, No. 168 NATL. (No. 24 WR)
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tight end
Three-star Jace Cannon, No. 506 NATL. (no. 29 TE)
Offensive tackle
Four-star Drew Fielder, No. 120 NATL. (No. 11 AT)
Edge
Four-star Mekai Brown, No. 33 NATL. (EDGE N° 6)
defensive line
Three-star Isaia Vandermade, No. 631 NATL. (No. 60 DL)
linebacker
Three-star Josiah Poyer, No. 622 NATL. (No. 53 LB)
cornerback
Four-star Danny Lang, No. 70 NATL. (No. 10 CB)
Four-star Aaryn Washington, No. 94 NATL. (No. 13 CB)
Athlete
Honor Fa’alave-Johnson five-star, No. 18 NATL. (ATH N°1)