USC Trojans Coach Quietly Developing Strong Recruiting Reputation

Offensive line coach Zach Hanson has been a key recruiter for the Trojans, landing top in-state talent.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:54pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the chaotic action of a college football offensive line, with sharp geometric shapes in USC's cardinal red, gold, and navy blue colors.USC's offensive line coach Zach Hanson has emerged as a rising star recruiter, landing top in-state talent to bolster the Trojans' future on the gridiron.Los Angeles Today

USC's offensive line coach Zach Hanson has quietly built a strong recruiting reputation, playing a key role in the Trojans' 2026 top-ranked recruiting class and recently flipping a four-star offensive tackle commitment from Oregon to USC for their 2027 class.

Why it matters

Strong recruiting is crucial for USC to maintain their status as a top college football program, and Hanson's ability to land top in-state talent like four-star offensive tackle Drew Fielder shows he is a rising star on the Trojans' coaching staff.

The details

Hanson was the lead recruiter for five commitments in USC's 2026 recruiting class, which was ranked #1 nationally. He was instrumental in flipping four-star OT Drew Fielder from Oregon to USC for the 2027 class, and has also landed other top in-state O-line targets like four-star Vlad Dyakonov in 2026. Hanson is now pursuing three-star OT Lucas Rhoa, who plays at the same high school as Fielder.

  • Hanson joined the USC coaching staff prior to the 2021 season.
  • Fielder committed to USC on March 23, 2026 after previously being committed to Oregon.
  • Dyakonov signed with USC in the 2026 recruiting class.

The players

Zach Hanson

USC's offensive line coach, who has quietly developed a strong reputation as a recruiter, landing top in-state talent for the Trojans.

Drew Fielder

A four-star offensive tackle who flipped his commitment from Oregon to USC for the 2027 recruiting class.

Vlad Dyakonov

A four-star offensive tackle who signed with USC in the 2026 recruiting class.

Lucas Rhoa

A three-star offensive tackle who USC is currently recruiting for their 2027 class.

Lincoln Riley

The head coach of the USC Trojans, who has assembled a strong coaching staff with talented recruiters like Hanson.

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What’s next

It will be interesting to see if Hanson is able to land other top in-state offensive line targets like Lucas Rhoa for USC's 2027 recruiting class, further cementing his reputation as a rising star recruiter.

The takeaway

Zach Hanson's ability to recruit top in-state offensive line talent has been a key factor in USC's recent recruiting success, and his development of raw prospects could make the Trojans' offensive line a strength in the coming years.