USC Trojans Wrap Up Top-Ranked 2026 Recruiting Class

The Trojans signed 35 players, including 20 from California, headlined by four signees from Mater Dei High School.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 9:07pm

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The USC Trojans wrapped up their 2026 recruiting class in December, signing 35 players and finishing with the top-ranked class according to all major recruiting outlets. The class is headlined by four signees from national powerhouse Mater Dei High School in California, as well as several high-profile out-of-state recruits from across the country.

Why it matters

USC's strong 2026 recruiting class is a sign that the program is rebuilding its recruiting pipelines and regaining its status as a national recruiting power. After falling behind in recent cycles, the Trojans have re-established themselves as the preeminent recruiting force in Southern California and are now able to pull elite out-of-state prospects as well.

The details

The Trojans' 2026 class features 20 recruits from California, including four signees from Mater Dei High School - five-star tight end Mark Bowman, four-star receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, linebacker Shaun Scott and defensive lineman Tomuhini Topui. USC also landed several high-profile out-of-state recruits such as five-star edge Luke Wafle (New Jersey), defensive lineman Jaimeon Winfield (Texas), offensive tackle Keenyi Pepe (Florida), and four-star receiver Boobie Feaster (Texas), linebacker Talanoa Ili (Hawaii), cornerback Elbert Hill (Ohio), safety Peyton Dyer (Georgia) and IOL Esun Tafa (Utah) and Breck Kolojay (Florida).

  • The 2026 recruiting cycle will officially come to an end with the second National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
  • USC wrapped up its class in December during the early signing period when they signed 35 recruits.

The players

Chad Bowden

The USC Trojans general manager who was at the forefront of the shift in recruiting at USC.

Mark Bowman

A five-star tight end signee from Mater Dei High School in California.

Kayden Dixon-Wyatt

A four-star receiver signee from Mater Dei High School in California.

Luke Wafle

A five-star edge signee from New Jersey.

Jaimeon Winfield

A defensive lineman signee from Texas.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

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The takeaway

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