USC Coach Establishing Himself as a Premier Recruiter in College Football

Chad Savage has been a driving force behind USC's recruiting surge since joining the Trojans in 2025.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 12:55pm

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USC picked up a big commitment on Friday from 2028 Hamilton (Ariz.) four-star receiver Roye Oliver. Oliver is one of the top players on the West Coast regardless of class, and his commitment is the latest example of USC inside receivers/tight ends coach Chad Savage establishing himself as one of the premier recruiters in college football.

Why it matters

Savage's recruiting prowess has been a key factor in USC's dramatic shift in the recruiting landscape since he joined the program in 2025. His ability to land top talent from the West Coast has helped the Trojans build a dominant roster and maintain their status as one of the top programs in the country.

The details

Since joining USC in 2025, Savage has been at the forefront of the Trojans' recruiting efforts. He was instrumental in landing commitments from top prospects like five-star tight end Mark Bowman, four-star receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, and several other elite players from the West Coast. Savage's relentless approach and strong interpersonal skills have made him a rising star in the coaching ranks.

  • USC picked up a commitment from 2028 Hamilton (Ariz.) four-star receiver Roye Oliver on Friday.
  • Savage joined the USC coaching staff in January 2025.

The players

Chad Savage

USC's inside receivers/tight ends coach who has established himself as one of the premier recruiters in college football since joining the Trojans in 2025.

Roye Oliver

A 2028 four-star receiver from Hamilton (Ariz.) who recently committed to USC, one of the top players on the West Coast regardless of class.

Mark Bowman

A five-star tight end from Mater Dei (Calif.) who Savage was able to land a commitment from before official visit season began.

Kayden Dixon-Wyatt

A four-star receiver from Mater Dei (Calif.) who Savage was able to flip from Ohio State on National Signing Day.

Trent Mosley

A four-star receiver from Santa Margarita (Calif.) who earned MaxPreps California Player of the Year honors and could be a day one starter for USC.

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What they’re saying

“I think you got or you don't, you can't just make that over time. God blessed me with people person skills, and I got to use it to my advantage in the recruiting game.”

— Chad Savage, USC Inside Receivers/Tight Ends Coach

What’s next

Savage will look to continue his recruiting success as USC aims to build on its recent run of top-ranked recruiting classes.

The takeaway

Chad Savage's prowess as a recruiter has been a driving force behind USC's resurgence as a national powerhouse, as he has consistently landed elite talent from the West Coast to build the Trojans into one of the top programs in college football.