4-Star Recruit Jordan Hicks Opens Up About USC Visit

The USC Trojans are trending towards class of 2028 recruit, cornerback Jordan Hicks.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:22am

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Jordan Hicks, a 4-star cornerback recruit in the class of 2028, recently visited the USC Trojans and spoke about his experience meeting with cornerbacks coach Trovon Reed and getting a campus tour. Hicks, who is ranked as the No. 15 cornerback in the 2028 class, had a positive impression of the program and its vision for the future.

Why it matters

USC has been on a strong recruiting tear in recent years, landing the No. 1 class in the country in 2026 after hiring their first general manager in program history. Securing commitments from top prospects like Jordan Hicks is crucial for the Trojans as they look to return to national prominence and compete for a College Football Playoff berth in the highly competitive Big Ten conference.

The details

During his visit, Hicks said he 'had a good meeting with Coach Reed' and that Reed 'told us about the vision he sees in general just as a coach and not even me particularly.' As a sophomore in 2025-26, Hicks had an impressive season for Mission Viejo High School, recording 62 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, five interceptions, five passes defended, and three forced fumbles.

  • Jordan Hicks visited USC over the weekend.
  • USC hired Trovon Reed as their cornerbacks coach prior to the 2025 season.

The players

Jordan Hicks

A 6-1, 180 pound cornerback out of Mission Viejo, California who is rated as a four-star recruit and ranked as the No. 15 cornerback in the 2028 class per 247Sports Composite.

Trovon Reed

USC's cornerbacks coach, hired prior to the 2025 season.

Lincoln Riley

USC's head football coach.

Chad Bowden

USC's first general manager in program history, hired in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“'It was great. A lot of people were there, watched the practice and got a campus tour with my family and had a good meeting with Coach Reed...I've met him, I have a connection with him but overall great to meet him and sit down with my parents. He told us about the vision he sees in general just as a coach and not even me particularly.'”

— Jordan Hicks, 4-star recruit

The takeaway

USC's aggressive recruiting efforts under new leadership have paid dividends, as the Trojans are poised to bring in another top-ranked class in 2028 with the potential commitment of 4-star cornerback Jordan Hicks. This recruiting momentum will be crucial as USC looks to return to national prominence and compete for a College Football Playoff berth in the highly competitive Big Ten conference.