USC Lands Commitment from Top WR Recruit Eli Woodard

Temecula High School star chooses Trojans on his birthday

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Eli Woodard, a highly touted wide receiver prospect from Temecula, California, has committed to play football for the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans. Woodard announced his decision live on the CBS Sports College Football YouTube channel, celebrating his birthday by revealing his commitment to the Trojans' 2027 recruiting class.

Why it matters

Woodard is considered one of the top wide receiver recruits in the country, and his commitment is a major win for the USC football program as they look to rebuild and return to national prominence. The Trojans have struggled in recent years, and landing a player of Woodard's caliber could help them take a big step forward.

The details

Woodard, who attends Temecula Chaparral High School, is known for his prolific pass-catching abilities and is expected to be an immediate impact player for the Trojans. He chose USC over several other top programs that were recruiting him.

  • Woodard announced his commitment live on the CBS Sports College Football YouTube channel on February 10, 2026, which happened to be his birthday.

The players

Eli Woodard

A highly touted wide receiver prospect from Temecula, California, who has committed to play football for the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans.

USC Trojans

The football program at the University of Southern California, which has struggled in recent years but is hoping to rebuild and return to national prominence with the addition of a player like Eli Woodard.

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The takeaway

Woodard's commitment to USC is a significant boost for the Trojans' football program, as they look to regain their status as one of the top programs in the country. The addition of a player of Woodard's caliber could help USC take a big step forward and compete for championships in the coming years.