One of the USC Trojans‘ top recruits of the 2026 class is defensive back Brandon Lockhart. Not only is he one of the top defensive backs in the entire nation, but he has also been one of the most outspoken advocates for the USC Trojans and for rebuilding the program to where it should be.
Lockhart is about to enter his senior season at Loyola High School in Los Angeles, but per reports, will actually be transferring and finishing his high school career across town.
It appears USC commit Brandon Lockhart is leaving Loyola for Sierra Canyon. He’s a DB and good friends with Madden Riordan, another USC commit.
— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) June 27, 2025
USC Trojans Commit Brandon Lockhart To Transfer To Sierra Canyon
According to High School sports insider for the Los Angeles Times, Eric Sondheimer, Lockhart plans to transfer from Loyola to the esteemed Sierra Canyon High School.
He is good friends with talented DB Madden Riordan, who attends Sierra Canyon, and also happens to be a commit to USC. The pair will create one of the top defensive backfields in the state and make the Trailblazers one of the top teams in the CIF Southern Section.
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Sierra Canyon plays in the Mission League, along with the likes of Lockhart’s former school, Loyola. The two teams will square off on Halloween (10/31/2025) to wrap up the season.
Lockhart is the 10th-ranked cornerback in the 2026 class, according to On3 Industry Rankings. He has been committed to the Trojans since October of 2023, and continues to be one of the strongest players in not just their class, but in the nation.