USC Football Top Remaining Recruits and 2026 Recruiting Class Predictions

The USC Trojans haven't won a conference title since 2017, and they've failed to make the College Football Playoff (CFP) in two seasons under head coach Lincoln Riley. However, the Trojans hope that they can turn the proverbial corner sooner rather than later.

A strong 2026 recruiting class would certainly help, and it appears as if USC will have exactly that. Heading into the regular national signing period—which will open on Wednesday—the Trojans have the nation's top-ranked recruiting class, according to 247Sports' rankings.

How is USC's class shaping up? Will the Trojans have a chance to add even more talent before the spring? Let's take a look.

Top 2026 Recruiting Classes

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1. USC

2. Alabama

3. Oregon

4. Notre Dame

5. Ohio State

6. Georgia

7. Tennessee

8. Texas

9. Miami

10. Texas A&M

11. LSU

12. Michigan

13. Washington

14. Florida State

15. Oklahoma

16. Florida

17. North Carolina

18. Texas Tech

19. South Carolina

20. Clemson

21. BYU

22. Mississippi

23. Illinois

24. West Virginia

25. Mississippi State

*Rankings from 247Sports

USC's Signed 2026 Recruits

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5-star OL Keenyi Pepe, IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)

4-star TE Mark Bowman, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA)

4-star WR Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA)

4-star DL Jaimeon Winfield, Richardson (Richardson, TX)

4-star LB Talanoa Ili, Kahuku (Kahuku, HI) 

4-star WR Ethan Feaster, DeSoto (DeSoto, TX)

4-star Edge Luke Wafle, Hun School (Princeton, NJ)

4-star DL Tomuhini Topui, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA)

4-star CB Elbert Hill, Archbishop Hoban (Akron, OH)

4-star RB Deshonne Redeaux, Oaks Christian (Westlake Village, CA)

4-star QB Jonas Williams, Lincoln-Way East (Frankfort, IL)

4-star IOL Esun Tafa, Corner Canyon (Draper, UT)

4-star RB Shahn Alston, Harvey (Painesville, OH)

4-star DL Simote Katoanga, Santa Margarita Catholic (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)

4-star Brandon Lockhart, Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, CA)

4-star OT Vlad Dyakonov, Folsom (Folsom, CA)

4-star WR Trent Mosley, Santa Margarita Catholic (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)

4-star LB Shaun Scott, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA)

4-star WR Luc Weaver, Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks, CA)

4-star IOL Breck Kolojay, IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)

3-star CB Peyton Dyer, Tyner Academy (Chattanooga, TN)

3-star WR Roderick Tezeno, Opelousas Catholic School (Opelousas, LA)

3-star Edge Braeden Jones, Mount Carmel (Chicago, IL)

3-star CB Joshua Holland, St. John Bosco (Bellflower, CA)

3-star CB Madden Riordan, Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, CA)

3-star WR Ja'Myron Baker, Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, CA)

3-star OT Kannon Smith, Valor Christian (Littleton, CO)

3-star TE Josiah Jefferson, Southwestern College (Chula Vista, CA)

3-star CB Jayden Crowder, Santa Margarita Catholic (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)

3-star DL Jake Johnson, Prosper (Prosper, TX)

3-star Edge Andrew Williams, Fremont (Los Angeles, CA)

3-star OT Chase Deniz, Cathedral Catholic (San Diego, CA)

3-star LB Taylor Johnson, Cajon (San Bernardino, CA)

3-star DL Malik Brooks, St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy (Downey, CA)  

3-star IOL John Fifita, St. Francis (Mountain View, CA)

*Recruit statuses per 247Sports

Top Remaining Recruits

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Realistically, the Trojans aren't likely to add any notable names to their already impressive recruiting class. The reality is that most programs are already focused on the 2027 cycle, and there just aren't many uncommitted recruits out there.

4-star defensive lineman Dylan Beerymon of Ouachita Parish High School (Monroe, LA) is the only uncommitted recruit among the top 300 players on 247Sports' composite rankings.

Berymon is the 197th-ranked recruit on 247Sports' board, and USC isn't among his finalists.

"Right now, it is going to be between Kentucky and Nebraska," Berymon told Rivals' Chad Simmons in December.

A few other intriguing recruits are committed but not signed, including Notre Dame quarterback and recent 2026 reclass Teddy Jarrard. There's always a chance that one of these prospects changes commitments before officially signing.

According to Rivals' Chad Simmons, Georgia and Indiana are both hoping to snatch Jarrard away from the Irish.

However, all of USC's commits have already signed, and most are already enrolled.

Recruiting Class Predictions

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Fans should take comfort in the fact that USC already has the nation's top 2026 recruiting class, because there won't be many changes during the regular signing period. Major programs like the Trojans are firmly focused on securing next year's top recruits.

"They're just letting me know I'm one of the big priorities and one of the leaders in the 2027 class," 4-star cornerback Jailen Hill of St. John Bosco (Bellflower, CA) recently said, per Adam Gorney of Rivals.

The good news is that the Trojans aren't in any real danger of losing a top recruit ahead of the 2026 season. The prediction here is that USC maintains its top-ranked class, while no other program manages to add enough to threaten the Trojans' position.