USC’s New Coach and the SoCal Recruiting Landscape
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It has only been a week since USC hired former Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, but his impact on the Southern California recruiting landscape has been massive. Most of the players in the region that were committed to Riley while…
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Continue ReadingIt has only been a week since USC hired former Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, but his impact on the Southern California recruiting landscape has been massive.
Most of the players in the region that were committed to Riley while he was at Oklahoma have flipped their commitments to USC.
Some players that had withdrawn their commitment to USC have expressed renewed interest in the program.
A few players that were committed to USC under the old regime have reopened their recruitment.
Signing day is next week and the clock is ticking for the class of 2022. Flipping Raleek Brown Raleek Brown 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA from Oklahoma to USC was a huge win for USC and same with 2023 star quarterback Malachi Nelson Malachi Nelson 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA . It seems like bringing back previously committed Domani Jackson Domani Jackson 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA is a huge priority for Riley and his staff.
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— domanijackson (@domanijackson1) December 6, 2021
Former Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei teammates Domani Jackson and Elias Ricks (LSU, transfer portal) currently on an unofficial visit to #USC pic.twitter.com/dJSu5nIPX7
— Greg Biggins (@GregBiggins) December 6, 2021
Since Mario Cristobal left Oregon for USC, Riley has offered Oregon commits Jalil Tucker Jalil Tucker 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH Lincoln | 2022 State CA and Jahlil Florence Jahlil Florence 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Lincoln - San Diego | 2022 State CA from Lincoln High in San Diego. They also have reached out to Oregon commit Tetairoa McMillan Tetairoa McMillan 6'4" | 185 lbs | WR Servite | 2022 State CA but early signs are that he will stay at Oregon. Servite offensive lineman Mason Graham Mason Graham 6'2" | 295 lbs | DL Servite | 2022 State CA had a surprise visit to USC but seems to be firmly committed to Michigan.
It is clear that Riley wants to reopen the pipeline between USC and the top Trinity League schools: Mater Dei, St. John Bosco and Servite. They have also entered the mix for 2023 star Daylen Austin Daylen Austin 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Long Beach Poly | 2023 State CA of Long Beach Poly.
Had a great time at USC last night! ✌🏽 pic.twitter.com/v2bFxYDRQf
— DAYLEN AUSTIN 🦇 (@DaylenAustin4) December 6, 2021
Players still committed to USC after the coaching change:
Devan Thompkins, Edison/Stockton
Fabian Ross, Bishop Gorman, NV
Keith Olson, Washington
Atticus Bertrams, Australia
Players who were committed to Oklahoma who flipped to USC:
Raleek Brown Raleek Brown 5'9" | 185 lbs | RB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA , Mater Dei
Malachi Nelson Malachi Nelson 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA , Los Alamitos (2023)
Makai Lemon Makai Lemon 6'0" | 175 lbs | ATH Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA , Los Alamitos (2023)
https://twitter.com/raleek2/status/1466512578855596036?s=20
Yeah, This feels right ✌🏾 pic.twitter.com/HyVe11X4mf
— malachi nelson (@Malachi) November 30, 2021
https://twitter.com/getabagkai/status/1466907912807223299?s=20
Players who were committed to USC but decommitted after the coaching change:
Caleb Douglas, Texas
Ephesians Prysock Ephesians Prysock 6'3" | 170 lbs | DB Bishop Alemany | 2022 State CA , Alemany
Kevin Green Kevin Green 5'11" | 165 lbs | ATH Bishop Alemany | 2022 State CA , Alemany
Players who are now considering USC who are not yet committed:
Domani Jackson Domani Jackson 6'2" | 185 lbs | DB Mater Dei | 2022 State CA , Mater Dei
CJ Williams CJ Williams 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR Mater Dei | 2022 State CA , Mater Dei
Hero Kanu Hero Kanu 6'5" | 295 lbs | DL Santa Margarita Catholic | 2022 State CA , Santa Margarita
Niuafe Tuihalamaka Niuafe Tuihalamaka 6'3" | 240 lbs | LB Bishop Alemany | 2022 State CA , Alemany
Tetairoa McMillan Tetairoa McMillan 6'4" | 185 lbs | WR Servite | 2022 State CA , Servite
Jalil Tucker Jalil Tucker 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH Lincoln | 2022 State CA , Lincoln
Jahlil Florence Jahlil Florence 6'2" | 180 lbs | DB Lincoln - San Diego | 2022 State CA , Lincoln
Mason Graham Mason Graham 6'2" | 295 lbs | DL Servite | 2022 State CA , Servite