College Football's Most Important Offers of the Week

Six of the commitments on USC’s 2016 commit list are slated to line up on defense for head coach Steve Sarkisian.

However, one position that has yet to be addressed by Sarkisian and his staff is corner.

Last week, the Trojans offered 4-star corner and current Penn State pledge Lavert Hill, which Hill confirmed via Twitter:

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Blessed to receive an offer from USC #FightOn ☝️ pic.twitter.com/cBKJtr0FaA

— Ghost (@VertHill21) September 8, 2015"

The 5’11”, 175-pound Detroit native has been committed to the Nittany Lions since late January, but he’s since been a frequent visitor on the campuses of in-state powers Michigan and Michigan State.

In fact, he was in East Lansing last weekend for the showdown between the Spartans and the Oregon Ducks.

As Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports detailed, Hill’s brother, Delano, plays for the Wolverines—which could help their case in getting the younger Hill to flip his commitment and stay closer to home.

However, with the Trojans jumping into the race, it will be interesting to monitor if they can become a factor with Hill down the stretch.

Sarkisian and his staff already hold a commitment from 4-star Michigan linebacker Daelin Hayes.

Hill, the nation’s No. 10 corner and the No. 123 player overall in the 2016 class, has the type of athleticism to fit into a USC secondary unit already loaded with talent.

FSU offers 5-Star Cali ATH

Earlier this month, 5-star athlete Darnay Holmes mentioned Florida State as one of the programs he was hoping to hear from soon.

Last week, the Seminoles entered the chase for the dynamic two-way California standout by offering him, according to Scout.com’s Greg Biggins:

Holmes has programs such as Ohio State and Stanford among the schools standing out to him currently.

With the ‘Noles now in the picture, Holmes' list of favorites could expand if the dialogue between the two parties leads to a future visit.

Ohio State offers 4-star FL APB

Another talented skill player whom Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer and his staff have an eye on is 4-star running back C.J. Cotman.

According to Lynden Ostrander of the Tampa Tribune, the Buckeyes offered Cotman last week:

The Buckeyes join programs such as Boston College, Florida State, Kentucky, Louisville and Miami in offering the 5’11”, 165-pounder. 

Cotman rates as the nation’s No. 6 all-purpose running back and the No. 295 player overall in the 2017 class.

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Baylor Offers Top 2018 In-State Defender

Considering his background as a former prep football coach in the state of Texas, Baylor head coach Art Briles knows that it’s never too early to build relationships with the top players in the Lone Star State. 

Last week, the Bears offered the state’s top sophomore prospect in defensive end Max Wright, per Wright's Twitter account:

Baylor joined fellow in-state programs Houston, TCU and Texas A&M in tendering the 6’4”, 235-pounder.

While Wright has a long way to go until he ends up on a college campus, the Bears are hoping the early offer helps them build a strong foundation with his recruitment moving forward.

Best of the Rest

• Florida State offered 5-star athlete Mecole Hardman Jr.

• Brian Perroni of 247Sports reported that Oklahoma offered 3-star running back and current Stanford commitment Brandon Stephens.

• West Virginia offered 3-star linebacker and current Florida pledge Vosean Joseph.

• Auburn and Georgia Tech offered 3-star defensive end Jachai Polite. 

• Minnesota, Oregon State and UCLA offered 4-star defensive tackle Jordan Elliott.

• Boston College offered 4-star safety Brandon McKinney.

• Virginia offered 3-star receiver Cameron Sullivan-Brown.

• Miami and South Carolina offered 5-star defensive end Joshua Kaindoh.

• West Virginia offered 3-star running back Devan Barrett.

• Indiana offered 3-star corner Meshael Custis.

• Maryland offered 4-star offensive lineman Robert Hainsey.

• Michigan and Nebraska offered 4-star linebacker Justin Foster.

• The Cornhuskers also offered 3-star receiver Ayinde Eley.

• Purdue offered 4-star athlete Malcolm Askew.

• Alabama, Arizona State, Georgia, Iowa and Ohio State offered 4-star defensive end Chase Young.

• Wiltfong reported that Wisconsin offered 4-star athlete Tyrell Ajian.

• The Badgers joined Arizona State and Tennessee in offering 4-star corner Lamont Wade.

• Kansas offered 3-star running back Dominic Williams.

• Oklahoma offered 5-star corner Deangelo Gibbs.

• Oklahoma State offered 5-star quarterback and current Texas A&M commit Tate Martell.

• Colorado offered 4-star defensive tackle Greg Rogers.

• Kentucky and Maryland offered 3-star tight end Matt Dotson.

• Arkansas offered 5-star safety Jeffrey Okudah. Andrew Lopez of NOLA.com reported that the Razorbacks also offered 3-star corner Brad Stewart.

• Andrew Bone of Rivals reported that Auburn, Georgia and South Carolina offered 4-star running back Brian Robinson.

• Adam Friedman of Rivals reported that Florida and LSU offered 5-star offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson.

• Ole Miss offered 5-star receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones.

• Tennessee offered a trio of 4-star teammates from Hawkins High School in Los Angeles, including athlete Greg Johnson and receivers Joseph Lewis and Taariq Johnson. Tom Loy of 247Sports reported that the Vols also offered 4-star tight end Cole Kmet. 

• Texas A&M offered 4-star offensive lineman Wyatt Davis.

• Bone reported that Stanford offered quarterback Jack West.

• Maryland offered linebacker Owen Pappoe.

• Friedman reported that Rutgers offered athlete Josh McKenzie.

Sanjay Kirpalani is a National Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. Unless otherwise noted, all quotes obtained firsthand and all recruiting information courtesy of 247Sports.