The USC Trojans are assembling a highly regarded recruiting class for 2026, actively pursuing top prospects on both sides of the ball. A key target for USC coach Lincoln Riley and his staff is four-star wide receiver Ethan “Boobie” Feaster, who has narrowed his choices to four schools and set a commitment date.
Feaster is a highly coveted wide receiver in the 2026 class. On3 ranks him as the No. 43 recruit nationally, the No. 4 wide receiver, and the No. 6 player in Texas. His final four schools are the USC Trojans, Alabama Crimson Tide, LSU Tigers, and Texas A&M Aggies.
Before announcing his decision on July 4th, Feaster will take official visits to each of his finalists: Alabama (May 30), USC (June 6), Texas A&M (June 13), and LSU (June 20).
USC’s appeal to Feaster is rooted in its strong track record of developing wide receivers and the offensive system orchestrated by Lincoln Riley.
Boobie Feaster On USC Trojans Recruiting
Feaster told On3 earlier in his recruitment, “To me, I can say it’s LSU, Ohio State then USC as Receiver U. Coach (Dennis) Simmons proved since he was at Oklahoma, him and Lincoln Riley are a dynamic duo from the passing game to the run game. I love their culture for sure. They’re a big cultured school.”
He also noted, “With USC, you know they will have a great quarterback throwing their receivers the ball with Lincoln Riley the head coach. They keep good players and the offense would be fun to play in.”
The Trojans’ future quarterback situation is also a draw. By 2026, Husan Longstreet, a five-star recruit from the 2025 class, is expected to be the starting quarterback for USC, entering his second season with the program. Four-star quarterback Jonas Williams from the 2026 class is also projected to take over after Longstreet.
USC’s 2026 recruiting class is currently ranked No. 1 in the nation. The Trojans lead the country in commitments with 27, including two five-star recruits and over 10 four-star prospects. Currently, the committed receivers are four-star Trent Mosley and three-stars Roderick Tezeno, Kohen Brown, and Ja’Myron Baker.
Feaster has emphasized that his decision will not be driven by financial considerations. “I don’t want to go somewhere based off money. I’m going to go somewhere I still got a good amount of money, but I’m in a good position, good culture and great surroundings. That’s the biggest thing,” he said.
A successful official visit to the Trojans will be crucial in their pursuit of Feaster. If the visit goes well, adding the four-star receiver would significantly enhance an already elite recruiting class and could bolster the Trojans’ chances for a strong College Football Playoff run.