USC Trojans Trending Towards Another Recruiting Win

The Trojans could be landing another top recruit in four-star running back Javon Vital Jr.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:51pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a football player in motion, with their jersey number and other identifying details obscured into sharp, geometric shapes and planes of color.USC's recruiting momentum continues with the potential commitment of four-star running back Javon Vital Jr., adding another dynamic playmaker to the Trojans' future offense.South Bend Today

The USC Trojans are trending towards landing a commitment from four-star running back Javon Vital Jr. Vital is set to announce his decision on April 2, and USC is predicted to be his choice. The Trojans have already secured a commitment from four-star wide receiver Roye Oliver in the class of 2028 and continue to build momentum on the recruiting trail under head coach Lincoln Riley.

Why it matters

Landing Vital would be another big recruiting win for USC, as they look to reload their roster with top talent. The Trojans have been focused on recruiting locally and bringing in players from California, which has paid dividends with commitments from players like Fa'alave-Johnson, Hale, and Lang. Vital's commitment would further strengthen USC's 2027 recruiting class.

The details

Vital is a multi-sport athlete who excels in football as both a running back and wide receiver. He is ranked as a three-star prospect by Rivals and is being recruited by several top programs including Kentucky, LSU, Houston, and Ole Miss in addition to USC. The Trojans hosted Vital on a visit in January as they continue to bring in junior recruits early in the process.

  • Javon Vital Jr. will announce his commitment decision on Thursday, April 2.
  • USC hosted Vital on a visit in January as they look to secure his commitment.

The players

Javon Vital Jr.

A four-star running back recruit who is set to announce his commitment decision on April 2. Vital is a multi-sport athlete who excels in football as both a runner and receiver.

Lincoln Riley

The head coach of the USC Trojans, who has been leading the program's recruiting efforts and is predicted to land Vital's commitment.

Chad Bowden

The general manager of the USC Trojans, who has overseen the program's recent recruiting success including early spring commitments.

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What they’re saying

“Rivals' Sam Spiegelman announced that Vital will be committing on Thursday, April 2, and Spiegelman also predicted the USC Trojans to land the talented running back recruit.”

— Sam Spiegelman, Rivals Recruiting Analyst

What’s next

Javon Vital Jr. will announce his commitment decision on Thursday, April 2.

The takeaway

USC's continued recruiting success under Lincoln Riley has them poised to land another top prospect in Javon Vital Jr. Securing Vital's commitment would further bolster the Trojans' 2027 recruiting class and keep them as one of the top programs in the country on the recruiting trail.