Javon Vital Jr. is one of the USC Trojans top running back targets in the 2027 class. He has announced that he will make his commitment decision next Thursday, April 2.

His final 5 are:

• USC
• LSU
• Ole Miss
• Kentucky
• Houston

USC is seen as the frontrunner, and both Scott Schrader and Steve Wiltfong have put in expert predictions in favor of the Trojans.

Vital Jr. is the 42nd-ranked RB in the 2027 class. He is listed at 5’9, 185 pounds.

I will have a video with more information up shortly.

https://x.com/samspiegs/status/2037289577807823064?s=20

NEWS: Touted playmaker Javon Vital Jr. has set his commitment date 👀  

One program has gained serious traction as a decision looms.  

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— Sam Spiegelman (@samspiegs) March 26, 2026