USC Football Recruiting: Meet All 2013 Commits
Lane Kiffin and the USC Trojans boast one of the best recruiting classes in the nation, per usual.
Despite the up-and-down ride on the recruiting trail this cycle, USC will still come away with an elite class. Kiffin and his staff were able to land a handful of 5-star recruits, and they are all players with superstar potential in the near future.
Overall, this class is very formidable, and the future of USC football is very bright because of that.
Note: All information via 247Sports, ESPN Recruiting Nation or Scout.com unless otherwise noted. Star rankings courtesy of the 247Sports Composite Rankings.
Quinton Powell
1 of 12Height: 6'2''
Weight: 194 lbs
Position: OLB
Star Ranking: 4-star
High School: Mainland High School (Fla.)
Senior Stats: N/A
Other Finalists: Florida, Arkansas, Miami, South Carolina
Commit Date: 2/6, 9:15 AM ET
Analysis
Quinton Powell is a former Florida commitment, but USC won out in the end. He has good size and great speed and is ranked as the No. 14 outside linebacker in the 2013 class (via 247Sports). It is a big pickup for Kiffin and his staff.
Kenny Bigelow
2 of 12Weight: 297 lbs
Position: DT
Stars: 5-star
School: Eastern Christian Academy (Md.)
Other Finalists: N/A
Commit Date: Nov. 30, 2011, Early Enrollee
Analysis
Kenny Bigelow is going to be a star defensive tackle for USC. He has good size and great agility and is good in pursuit. He's ranked as the No. 2 overall defensive tackle, according to 247Sports' composite rankings.
As talented as he is, Bigelow projects to be a sub as a freshman. He'll be behind Leonard Williams, but he should still get a lot of playing time.
Su'a Cravens
3 of 12Weight: 205 lbs
Position: S
Stars: 5-star
School: Vista Murrieta High School (Calif.)
Other Finalists: Michigan, Alabama
Commit Date: June 6, 2012, Early Enrollee
Analysis
Su'a Cravens is going to see the field a lot as a freshman. He's an elite safety recruit with a good combination of size and speed. He runs a 4.50 40, according to 247Sports.
If Dion Bailey moves to safety, look for Cravens to be his immediate backup. Truthfully, he can probably back up both safety spots, so look for him to get a ton of playing time as a sub in year one. Eventually, he''ll be the starter and a star.
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Max Browne
4 of 12Weight: 210 lbs
Position: QB
Stars: 5-star
School: Skyline High School (Wash.)
Senior Stats: 4,526 yards, 49 touchdowns, 5 interceptions
Other Finalists: Oklahoma
Commit Date: April 4, 2012, Early Enrollee
Analysis
He has great size, a strong arm and elite accuracy. He's also very good moving around the pocket and extending the play with his feet.
If he doesn't redshirt, look for Browne to challenge Max Wittek and Cody Kessler from day one.
Leon McQuay III
5 of 12Weight: 184 lbs
Position: S
Stars: 5-star
School: Armwood High School (Fla.)
Other Finalists: Oregon, Florida State, Michigan, Vanderbilt
Commit Date: Jan. 4, 2013, Early Enrollee
Analysis
Leon McQuay III is another elite safety recruit who will challenge for playing time as a freshman. He has terrific size at 6'2'' and 184 pounds, and he runs a 4.50 40, according to 247Sports. He's ranked as the No. 4 safety, according to 247Sports' composite rankings.
Eventually, he and Cravens will be the two main options at safety for USC.
Ty Isaac
6 of 12Weight: 215 lbs
Position: RB
Stars: 4-star
School: Joliet Catholic Academy (Ill.)
Senior Stats: 1,500 yards, 22 touchdowns
Other Finalists: Notre Dame
Commit Date: May 15, 2012
Analysis
In time, Ty Isaac has the potential to be the next great USC running back. He has great size at 6'2'', 215 pounds, so he'll be able to run strong between the tackles, but he also has good speed.
He'll be behind Silas Redd and Tre Madden as a third option, but he should compete for the starting job once Redd moves on.
Chris Hawkins
7 of 12Weight: 175 lbs
Position: CB
Stars: 4-star
School: Rancho Cucamonga High School (Calif.)
Senior Stats: 52 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 forced fumble
Other Finalists: Washington, Notre Dame, Arizona State
Commit Date: April 1, 2012, Early Enrollee
Analysis
Chris Hawkins is another talented defensive back recruit. He'll be a big-time depth player right away for USC, but in time, he could end up being the other starter opposite of Ramsey. He's the No. 6-ranked corner recruit, according to 247Sports' composite rankings.
Khaliel Rodgers
8 of 12Weight: 310 lbs
Position: C
Stars: 4-star
School: Eastern Christian Academy (Md.)
Other Finalists: Auburn, West Virginia
Commit Date: July 11, 2012
Analysis
Khaliel Rodgers is an elite center recruit, and he represents a huge commitment for USC. He has terrific size at 6'2'', 310 pounds and is the No. 3-ranked center, according to the 247Sports composite rankings.
Rodgers will come in and compete with Cyrus Hobbi right away for the starting gig now that Khaled Holmes has moved on.
Steven Mitchell
9 of 12Weight: 180 lbs
Position: WR
Stars: 4-star
School: Bishop Alemany High School (Calif.)
Other Finalists: N/A
Commit Date: June 10, 2012
Analysis
Steven Mitchell will see the field as a freshman. He'll be an important backup behind Marqise Lee and Nelson Agholor, and he'll compete for that No. 3 spot on the depth chart. He's the No. 8 receiver in the 2013 class, according to 247Sports' composite rankings.
Justin Davis
10 of 12Weight: 195 lbs
Position: RB
Stars: 4-star
School: Lincoln High School (Calif.)
Senior Stats: 1,806 yards, 23 touchdowns
Other Finalists: Michigan, Oklahoma, Notre Dame
Commit Date: May 17, 2012, Early Enrollee
Analysis
Justin Davis represents a big in-state pickup for USC. In time, he can be an important part of the rotation at running back for the Trojans.
He's the No. 10-ranked player from the state of California and the No. 9 running back—both according to the 247Sports composite rankings.
A redshirt year could be a good option for him.
Michael Hutchings
11 of 12Weight: 215 lbs
Position: OLB
Stars: 4-star
School: De La Salle High School (Calif.)
Senior Stats: 113 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 3 interceptions, 1 forced fumbles
Other Finalists: Washington
Commit Date: July 1, 2012
Analysis
Michael Hutchings is a very good outside linebacker recruit who can make an impact right away for USC. Look for him to be a star special teams player as a freshman. But he should also be able to work himself into the rotation behind either Hayes Pullard or Anthony Sarao.
Hutchings is the No. 10 outside linebacker in the 2013 class, according to 247Sports' composite rankings.
Nico Falah
12 of 12Weight: 270 lbs
Position: OT
Stars: 4-star
School: St. John Bosco High School (Calif.)
Other Finalists: Washington, Oregon
Commit Date: July 11, 2012
Analysis
Holding onto Nico Falah's commitment is huge for USC. He's ranked as the No. 15 offensive tackle in the 2013 class, and he has great potential.
Washington and Oregon made a late push for Falah, but in the end, it looks like he'll stick with the Trojans.
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