USC Hosts Elite Recruits for Campus Visits

Trojans look to add to top-ranked 2027 recruiting class

Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:36pm

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USC and head coach Lincoln Riley are welcoming a group of top high school football recruits to campus this week as they look to build on their already impressive 2027 recruiting class, which is currently ranked 4th nationally and features 8 commits.

Why it matters

Securing elite talent is crucial for USC to compete at the highest level in the Pac-12 and nationally. These visits give the Trojans a chance to showcase their program and campus to potential future stars.

The details

Over the next two days, recruits from the 2027 and 2028 classes will be on USC's campus, meeting with the coaching staff and current players. This is a critical recruiting period for the Trojans as they look to add more top talent to their already strong 2027 class.

  • The visits are scheduled for Thursday and Friday this week.

The players

Lincoln Riley

The head football coach at the University of Southern California.

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What’s next

The Trojans will look to turn these visits into commitments from some of the top recruits in the country as they continue building towards a potential national championship contender in 2027.

The takeaway

USC's ability to attract elite talent is a key indicator of the program's trajectory under Lincoln Riley. These upcoming visits represent an opportunity for the Trojans to further strengthen their highly-ranked 2027 recruiting class.