USC Trojans Football Commits 2025: Latest 2025 Recruiting Class, Trojans Recruiting News

Lincoln Riley overhauled the coaching staff in the 2024 offseason and took a more aggressive to recruiting. The results are already paying off, with a class of USC Trojans football commits 2025 that bodes very well for the future of college football in Southern California.

Our 2025 USC Trojans football commits tracker will keep you updated on all of the top recruits in the 2025 class who committed to USC plus we’ll keep you in the know on where the 2025 USC Trojans recruiting class ranks around the nation and in the Big Ten Conference.

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2025 USC Trojans Football Commits (21)

PlayerPositionHeight/WeightStateIndustry Rating
Julian LewisQB6-foot-1 / 185 poundsGA⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Jerome MylesWR6-foot-3 / 215 poundsUT⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Ty JacksonLB6-foot-1 / 197 poundsFL⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Matai Tagoa’iLB6-foot-4 / 190 poundsCA⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Aaron DunnOT6-foot-7.5 / 288 poundsUT⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Kendarius ReddickS5-foot-11 / 170GA⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Trestin CastroCB6-foot-1 / 170 poundsCA⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Jadon PerlotteLB6-foot-3 / 200 poundsGA⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Carde SmithOL6-foot-6.5 / 295 poundsAL⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Corey SimmsWR6-foot-2.5 / 190 poundsMO⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Tanook HinesWR6-foot-1 / 185 poundsTX⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Harry Dalton IIIRB6-foot / 205 poundsVA⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Riley WormleyRB5-foot-9 / 170 poundsTX⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Floyd BoucardDL6-foot-2.5 / 315 poundsFL⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Gus CardovaEDGE6-foot-5 / 250 poundsTX⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Romero IsonWR5-foot-11 / 170 poundsMD⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Daune MorrisATH5-foot-10 / 193 poundsTN⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Stephen MillerS6-foot-1.5 / 180 poundsGA⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
James JohnsonATH6-foot / 175 poundsGA⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Willi WascheriOL6-foot-3 / 302 poundsWA⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Elijah VaikonaOL6-foot-8 / 370 poundsCA⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
The USC Trojans have 21 commits in the 2025 recruiting class

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Background, Stats On USC Trojans Football Commits 2025

Julian Lewis, Pro-Style Quarterback – Carrolton High School (Georgia)

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 1st overall⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 4th QB⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️3rd QB ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 1st overall
Julian Lewis composite recruiting rankings as of June 7, 2024

Carrolton High School quarterback Julian Lewis, rated as one of the best players in the 2025 recruiting class, committed to USC in August 2024. Lewis, a Georgia native, also received offers from the University of Alabama the University of Florida, Florida State University, the University of Georgia, and other top programs. However, the appeal of joining Riley’s offense pulled him to Southern Cal. On3.com is the only national recruiting service that doesn’t have a five-star evaluation on Lewis.

  • Julian Lewis stats (MaxPreps): 66.4% completion rate, 3,094 passing yards, 238.0 passing yards per game, 48-2 TD-INT ratio, 140.1 QB rating in 2023-’24

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Matai Tagoa’i, Safety – San Clemente High School (California)

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 10th LB⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 14th LB⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 9th LB⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 19th OLB
Matai Tagoa’i composite recruiting rankings as of June 7, 2024

The USC Trojans added their first in-state commitment to the 2025 recruiting class, securing 6-foot-4 defender Matai Tagoa’i out of Sam Clemente High School. Listed as a linebacker/safety hybrid, Tagoa’i is likely to play off-ball linebacker at the next level. He picked USC over scholarship offers from elite Power 5 programs like the Texas Longhorns, Alabama Crimson Tide, and Washington Huskies.

Corey Simms, Wide Receiver – Christian Brothers College (Missouri)

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 19th WR⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 67th WR⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 54th WR⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 55th WR
Corey Simms composite recruiting rankings as of July 1, 2024

After a slew of de-commits on the defensive side of the ball, the Trojans landed a highly-coveted receiver prospect in Simms. The nearly 6’3 WR, led his state-title winning team in 2023 to the tune of 79 receptions, 1,049 yards, and 12 touchdowns. Aside from playing for Lincoln Riley, Simms attributed the commitment of QB Julian Lewis as part of the reason for him choosing USC.

Tanook Hines, Wide Receiver – Dekaney (Texas)

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 54th WR⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 66th WR⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 35th WR⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 57th WR
Tanook Hines composite recruiting rankings as of July 16, 2024

The USC Trojans land their 3rd WR in the 2025 class in Tanook Hines. At 6’1, 185 pounds, Hines is the prototypical size for a WR in a Lincoln Riley offense. He is a very twitchy runner with great route-running ability and blazing speed. He demonstrates tremendous talent on tap that will certainly excite fans at the Coliseum.

  • Tanook Hines states (MaxPreps): 35 receptions, 528 yards, 5 touchdowns

Harry Dalton III, Running Back – Dinwiddie County High School (VA)

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⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 35th RB⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 28th RB⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 57th ATH⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ – 22nd ATH
Harry Dalton composite recruiting rankings as of June 7, 2024

On April 6, USC picked up another out-of-state commitment for the 2025 recruiting class. Harry Dalton III, an athlete out of Virginia, is rated as a four-star recruit by On3.com and ESPN, while receiving three-star grades from Rivals.com and 247 Sports. Despite offers from programs like Alabama and Tennessee, Dalton waited to commit until the Trojans offered him. Just two months after USC made him a scholarship offer, he became the latest commitment to the Trojans’ 2025 class.

  • Harry Dalton stats (MaxPreps): 1,662 passing yards, 16-10 TD-INT, 1,295 rushing yards, 7.4 yards per carry, 27 rushing touchdowns, 7 100-yard games, 1 receiving touchdown

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Gus Cardova, Edge Rusher – Lake Travis High School (Texas)

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⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 13th DL⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 46th DL⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 113th DL⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 45th DL
Gus Cardova composite recruiting rankings as of June 7, 2024

Lake Travis High School defensive end Gus Cardova might prove to be one of the hidden gems of the 2025 recruiting class. Ranked as a three-star recruit by ESPN, On3, and Rivals.com, the 6-foot-5 edge rusher boasts 40 scholarship offers, per 247 Sports, including from multiple SEC programs (Tennessee, Texas, LSU) and some of the Trojans’ Big Ten competition (Michigan, Oregon, and Washington).

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Riley Wormley, Running Back – Southlake Carroll High School (Texas)

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⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 43rd RB ⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 33rd RB⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 43rd RB⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 32nd RB
Riley Wormley composite recruiting rankings as of June 7, 2024

The USC Trojans picked up their first running back commitment of the 2025 recruiting class. Riley Wormley, a 5-foot-9 back out of Texas, committed to USC on March 31. Rated as the 39th-best running back in the class, Wormley averaged 10.6 yards per carry in his junior season and recorded 19 touchdowns in 10 games. He also turned 9 receptions into 123 receiving yards. Wormley also had offers from Oklahoma State, Arkansas, TCU, Baylor, and Arizona State, per 247 Sports.

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Trestin Castro, Cornerback – Upland High School (California)

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 31st CB ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 26th CB⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 24th CB ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 31st CB
Trestin Castro composite recruiting rankings as of June 7, 2024

In the span of 24 hours, the USC Trojans football commits 2025 added a pair of in-state talents. Upland High School cornerback Trestin Castro became the latest commit. Offered by the likes of the Washington Huskies, Utah Utes, and Minnesota Gophers, Castro chose to stay close to home. On3.com and 247 Sports both see him as one of the best defensive backs in California, while ESPN and Rivals share consensus four-star evaluations of him.

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Romero Ison, Wide Receiver – Baltimore City College High School (Maryland)

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⭐️⭐️⭐️ -27th in Maryland⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 71st WR⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 68th WR⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 39th WR
Romero Ison composite recruiting rankings as of June 7, 2024

Romero Ison is another top-shelf athlete who is part of the USC Trojans 2025 recruiting class. Ison committed to USC over the Penn State Nittany Lions. Standing at 5–foot-11 Ison is a two-sport athlete who also excels in track at Baltimore City College. He chose the Trojans over offers from Florida, Indiana, Kentucky and Virginia Tech. Last season, he had a 99-yard receiving touchdown and averaged over 140 scrimmage yards per game in 13 contests.

  • Romero Ison stats (MaxPreps): 465 rushing yards, 10.1 ypc, 69 receptions, 1,438 receiving yards, 16 total touchdowns

Daune Morris, Running Back – Oakland High School (Tennessee)

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 9th RB⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 34th ATH⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 66th ATH⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 33rd ATH
Daune Morris composite recruiting rankings as of June 7, 2024

The USC Trojans picked up a commitment from athlete Daune Morris on April 9. Rivals is the highest recruiting service on him, rating him as the 12th-best player in Tennessee and the ninth-best all-purpose running back in the nation. Standing at 5-foot-10, Morris offers enticing athleticism for the position.

  • Daune Morris stats (MaxPreps): 1,913 rushing yards, 9.8 yards per carry, 28 rushing touchdowns, 9 100-yard games, 46 receptions, 565 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns in 14 games

Willi Wascher, Center – Bellevue High School (Washington)

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⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 28th OG⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 116th iOL⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 103rd iOL⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 9th C
Willi Wascher composite recruiting rankings as of June 7, 2024

The USC Trojans picked up a verbal commitment from interior offensive lineman Willie Wascher in April The 6-foot-3 and 290-pound lineman out of Bellevue, Washington had scholarship offers from the Miami Hurricanes and Nevada Wolfpack, while also drawing some interest from the Oregon Ducks. Wascher is the only offensive line recruit among the Trojans’ 2025 commits. Notably, Rivals evaluates Wascher as an offensive guard prospect while ESPN projects him as a center at the collegiate level. If he holds to his USC commitment, he could be tried out at both spots.

Elijah Vaikona, OL – Santa Margarita Catholic (California)

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⭐️⭐️⭐️ – —⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 81st OT⭐️⭐️⭐️ – 113th OTNR
Elijah Vaikona composite recruiting rankings as of July 2, 2024

USC lands a MASSIVE commitment in local offensive tackle Elijah Vaikona. The 6’8, 370-pound high school senior is going to be a great addition to the Trojans trenches and, if developed well by Josh Henson, can become a viable starter for USC in the Big Ten.

USC Trojans Team Recruiting Rankings

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13th (— points)14th (90.82 score)13th (— points)
College football team rankings updated as of November 14, 2024

USC Trojans Recruiting FAQ

USC Trojans recruiting class 2025
Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley walks on the field before a game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Here is a quick rundown of answers to the most commonly asked questions about the USC Trojans recruiting class in 2025. We’ll provide updates through Signing Day.

Who Are The Incoming Recruits For USC Football?

Currently, 21 players have committed to the Trojans’ 2025 recruiting class. They are five-star quarterback Julian Lewis, five-star wide receiver Jerome Myles, four-star linebacker Ty Jackson, four-star linebacker Matai Tagoa’i, four-star safety Kendarius Reddick, four-star cornerback Trestin Castro, four-star offensive tackle Aaron Dunn, four-star wide receiver Corey Simms, four-star wide receiver Tanook Hines, four-star linebacker Jadon Perlotte, four-star offensive lineman Carde Smith, three-star wide receiver Romero Ison, three-star running back Riley Wormley, four-star running back Harry Dalton III, three-star athlete Daune Morris, three-star safety Stephen Miller, three-star defensive lineman Gus Cardova, three-star defensive lineman Floyd Boucard, three-star offensive lineman Willie Wascher, three-star athlete James Johnson, and three-star offensive lineman Elijah Vaikona.

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How Many 5-Star Commits Does USC Have?

The USC Trojans have two five-star commits in the 2025 recruiting class; quarterback Julian Lewis, and wide receiver Jerome Myles.

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What Rank Is The USC Recruiting Class 2025?

The USC Trojans recruiting class of 2025 is ranked 13th by 247 Sports, 14th by On3, and 13th by Rivals.

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What 5-star QB Committed To USC?

Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis committed to USC on Aug. 22, 2023. Lewis is one of the best quarterbacks in the 2025 recruiting class.

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