USC Trojan Recruiting: Revised List Features Big Names

In reviewing my prior articles on the Trojan's 2010 recruiting season, I noticed some names who were conspicuous by their absence.

Alarmed, I raced through the fog of my befuddled mind. Could I have really omitted these highly sought after prep stars?

Alas, it is true.

So now I humbly come to you with the information that should have been included long ago.

The following players, many of whom represent the finest prep gridiron players in all of the land, have all been offered scholarships by USC.

Before I forget any other pertinent information, let's take a look at these erstwhile prospective Trojans.

Jadeveon Clowney

Rivals.com has this big (6'6", 247 pounds) defensive end from Rock Hill, South Carolina, rated as its best prospect for 2010. To complement all of that size, Clowney also runs a 4.6 forty and is supremely athletic. In 2009, Clowney racked up 23 sacks and 22 tackles for a loss in a pretty tough high school league. In assessing Clowney, most scouts say he has an extremely high ceiling and he has yet to scratch the surface of all he can be.

Although Trojan hopes for landing Clowney are somewhat remote, he does list USC as "medium" on his catalog of suitors and recently included the Trojans as a school he plans on checking out further.

Tony Steward

The Trojans need linebackers and one of the finest prep players at the position is Tony Steward. Steward, who hails from St. Augustine, Fl., certainly has the look of a linebacker. At 6'2" and a rock solid 225 pounds, Steward combines size with great lateral speed, which will probably find him playing outside linebacker in college.

On Tony Steward's dance card, he lists the Trojans as "medium" in terms of his interest. The good news for USC is that although Steward holds at least two dozen offers, all of them are listed as "medium."

Curtis Grant

Speaking of linebackers, Curtis Grant is one of the finest in the land. Rated the No. 8 overall best prospect by Rivals.com, Grant combines size (6'2", 223 pounds) with outstanding speed (4.5 forty), to project as one of the most intriguing outside linebackers in high school. Grant, who resides in Virginia, is yet another East Coast product who has caught the attention of Lane Kiffin, Ed Orgeron, and company. To get him, the Trojans will have to work overtime but with USC's national cache, anything is possible.

Grant holds more than two dozen offers, including all of the major players in college football, but lists them all as "medium" in terms of his interest.

Stephone Anthony

Yet another East Coast linebacker, Stephone Anthony also combines good size (6'3", 220 pounds) and excellent speed (4.52 forty) to form a dominant package in the prep ranks. With a body that can pack on more weight, Anthony will make some college program very happy.

Unfortunately for Trojan fans, the program that Anthony will make happy won't be the Trojans. Although Anthony doesn't list any clear favorites, he only has the Trojans tabbed as "low" on his potential list of suitors.

Ishaq Williams

Its not often when you see a dominating prep football player come out of New York, yet here is Ishaq Williams who has all of the hallmarks of a great defensive end. With a frame (6'6") that can easily add weight to the 220 pounds he now carries, Williams combines size with excellent speed as evidenced by the 4.62 forty he has recorded.

With Ed Orgeron taking the lead for recruiting Williams, Trojan hopes are buoyed by the fact that although Williams holds many offers, he lists them all as medium in terms of his interest.

Kevin Benjamin

Why the hell would USC be recruiting yet another wide receiver? Well, when he goes 6'6" and can add weight to the 210 pounds he now carries, you have to take a shot. Benjamin, who, like 2009 recruit Kyle Prater, has incredible body control, fits the mold of big Trojan receivers that have preceded him.

Benjamin, who comes from Florida, holds offers from most of the big time college programs but lists them all as "medium" interest-wise.

Okay, my conscious is now clear even if my memory is not.

To the best of my knowledge, there are no more prominent prep players that the Trojans have offered scholarships to.

However, I will peruse other resources to make sure I have not let any others slip through the cracks.

If I have left anyone out, I will certainly add them post haste.

Thanks for your patience and has anyone seen my car keys?