USC Flips Top Offensive Tackle Recruit from Oregon

Trojans continue recruiting dominance in Southern California

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:42pm

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USC has landed a commitment from Servite (Calif.) four-star offensive tackle Drew Fielder, flipping him from Oregon. Fielder is the No. 81 overall prospect and the No. 10 offensive tackle in the 2027 class. He is the third recruit the Trojans have flipped from their West Coast rival in the last two cycles.

Why it matters

USC's recruiting success under head coach Lincoln Riley has helped the Trojans quickly rebuild into a national powerhouse. Flipping top local talent like Fielder from rival programs is a key part of Riley's strategy to build a fence around Southern California.

The details

Fielder committed to Oregon in February but an offer from his hometown USC in late February gave him something to think about. He has strong family ties to the Trojans, as his grandfather and uncle won a national championship at USC in 1967, and his dad is also a USC alum. Fielder visited USC several times this spring before making his commitment official on Saturday.

  • Fielder committed to Oregon in early February.
  • USC offered Fielder in late February.
  • Fielder visited USC multiple times in the first two weeks of spring practice.
  • Fielder made his commitment to USC official on Saturday.

The players

Drew Fielder

A four-star offensive tackle from Servite (Calif.) and the No. 81 overall prospect in the 2027 class.

Lincoln Riley

The head coach of the USC Trojans, who has led the program's resurgence on the recruiting trail.

Jonas Williams

A freshman quarterback who flipped from Oregon to USC in the 2026 class.

Tomuhini 'TomTom' Topui

A freshman defensive tackle who flipped from Oregon to USC in the 2026 class.

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What’s next

USC will look to continue its recruiting momentum and build on its No. 5 ranking in the 2027 class. The Trojans are also pursuing several other top prospects, including Mater Dei (Calif.) four-star cornerback Danny Lang and San Diego (Calif.) Cathedral Catholic five-star athlete Honor Fa'alave-Johnson.

The takeaway

USC's ability to flip top local talent like Drew Fielder from rival programs is a key part of Lincoln Riley's strategy to rebuild the Trojans into a national powerhouse. By keeping the best players in Southern California home, USC is positioning itself as the premier destination for West Coast recruits.