Former Ohio State Target Commits to Another Big Ten Program

Cornerback Danny Lang chooses USC over Ohio State, Oregon, and Auburn

Mar. 27, 2026 at 9:00am

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Cornerback Danny Lang, a four-star prospect in the 2027 recruiting class, has committed to play football at the University of Southern California. Lang, a California native who attends Mater Dei High School, had Ohio State among his top 10 schools last month but ultimately chose the Trojans over offers from Oregon and Auburn.

Why it matters

Ohio State was once involved in Lang's recruitment, but he has now chosen to play for another Big Ten program, USC. This is a notable recruiting miss for the Buckeyes, who are looking to build their 2027 class after securing commitments from five-star edge rusher DJ Jacobs and five-star receiver Jamier Brown.

The details

Lang is a four-star prospect according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. USC's 2027 recruiting class now ranks 10th nationally, behind programs like Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Ohio State, Washington, and others. The Buckeyes do not currently have a cornerback committed to their 2027 class.

  • Lang committed to USC this week.
  • Ohio State was involved in Lang's recruitment last month, cracking his top 10 list of schools.

The players

Danny Lang

A four-star cornerback prospect in the 2027 recruiting class who attends Mater Dei High School in California.

Ohio State

The Big Ten football program that was previously involved in Lang's recruitment before he ultimately committed to USC.

USC

The Big Ten program that Lang has committed to play for, joining their 2027 recruiting class which is currently ranked 10th nationally.

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The takeaway

Ohio State's miss on Lang's commitment highlights the competitive nature of recruiting top talent, especially at the cornerback position. The Buckeyes will need to continue to work hard to build a strong 2027 recruiting class to compete with other top programs like USC.