Freshman Receiver Trent Mosley Emerging As Hidden Gem In USC Trojans Offense

The 4-star recruit from Santa Margarita (Calif.) has made an immediate impact for the Trojans.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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USC landed a highly coveted 4-star receiver in Trent Mosley, who comes from an athletic family. Mosley had a standout senior season, leading Santa Margarita to a CIF Southern Section Division I championship and the state title game. He was named the California MaxPreps Player of the Year and earned MaxPreps First Team All-American honors. Mosley is expected to be an immediate contributor for the Trojans, who lost three of their top four receivers from last season.

Why it matters

USC is looking to reload at the wide receiver position after losing several key contributors to the NFL Draft and graduation. Mosley's arrival provides a talented and versatile option for the Trojans' offense as they aim to build on their success from the 2025 season.

The details

Mosley comes from an athletic family, with his father Emmett Sr. playing football at Notre Dame in the 1990s and his mother Cindy starring on the soccer team. His older siblings Jalyn and Emmett have also played Division I sports. Mosley was a standout at the high school level, earning Trinity League MVP honors as a sophomore and leading Santa Margarita to the CIF Southern Section Division I championship and the state title game as a senior. He was named the California MaxPreps Player of the Year and earned MaxPreps First Team All-American honors.

  • Mosley received his first college offers as an eighth grader.
  • He earned Trinity League MVP honors as a sophomore in high school.
  • Mosley led Santa Margarita to the CIF Southern Section Division I championship and the state title game as a senior.

The players

Trent Mosley

A 4-star wide receiver recruit from Santa Margarita (Calif.) who is expected to make an immediate impact for the USC Trojans.

Emmett Mosley Sr.

Trent's father, who played football at Notre Dame in the mid-1990s.

Cindy Mosley

Trent's mother, who starred on the soccer team at Notre Dame and won the Hermann Trophy, which is presented annually to the nation's top soccer player.

Jalyn Mosley

Trent's older sister, who played Division I soccer at Iowa.

Emmett Mosley

Trent's older brother, who is currently a wide receiver at Texas.

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What they’re saying

“Trent is probably one of the best football players I've ever seen. Just looks like he plays a different speed than everybody else. He's one of those guys that just glides, like it's he's not exerting extra effort to be what he is atop of everybody else, he's phenomenal.”

— California high school coach

What’s next

Mosley and fellow 4-star recruit Kayden Dixon-Wyatt are on campus this spring and are strong candidates to earn playing time from day one for the Trojans.

The takeaway

Trent Mosley's arrival at USC provides a talented and versatile option for the Trojans' offense as they look to reload at the wide receiver position. His standout high school career and athletic pedigree suggest he could be a hidden gem in the Trojans' 2026 recruiting class.