Washington Huskies Land 4-Star Running Back Over USC Trojans

Jeremy Adeyanju, a top recruit from Arizona, commits to the Huskies over several rivals.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 6:07pm

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The Washington Huskies have landed a commitment from four-star running back Jeremy Adeyanju, who picked them over the USC Trojans, Michigan Wolverines, and UCLA Bruins. Adeyanju, from Phoenix, Arizona, is the Huskies' 9th commitment in the 2027 recruiting cycle and their second-highest-ranked recruit.

Why it matters

Landing a top recruit like Adeyanju is a major coup for the Washington Huskies, as they look to build a strong recruiting class and compete for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Beating out rivals like USC for a top prospect from the talent-rich state of Arizona is a significant win on the recruiting trail.

The details

Adeyanju, a 6-foot, 215-pound running back, had an excellent junior season at O'Connor High School, rushing for 1,167 yards and 15 touchdowns on 147 carries. He also caught 9 passes for 54 yards and another score. Adeyanju visited Washington earlier this month and then visited USC this past weekend before ultimately deciding to commit to the Huskies.

  • Adeyanju committed to Washington on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  • He visited Washington earlier this month and USC this past weekend before making his decision.

The players

Jeremy Adeyanju

A four-star running back from Phoenix, Arizona, who is ranked as the No. 373 overall player and No. 27 running back in the 247Sports composite ranking.

Washington Huskies

The college football team from the University of Washington, who landed Adeyanju's commitment and now have the No. 4 recruiting class in the country and the No. 2 class in the Big Ten.

USC Trojans

The college football team from the University of Southern California, who were one of the top contenders for Adeyanju's commitment before he chose to join the Washington Huskies.

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The takeaway

Adeyanju's commitment to the Washington Huskies is a significant win on the recruiting trail, as the Huskies were able to beat out several top programs, including in-state rival USC, for a highly-touted prospect from Arizona. This addition boosts the Huskies' 2027 recruiting class and their hopes of contending for a playoff spot in the coming years.