Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans currently have the No. 1 2026 recruiting class in the nation. With the addition of GM Chad Bowden and an elite front office staff, the Trojans have restored their recruiting prowess from years past.
Bookmark this page for regular updates on the USC Trojans recruiting class in 2026, including our Trojans commits tracker for 2026 with some info on all of USC’s top recruits.
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2026 USC Trojans Football Commits (26)
| Player | Position | Height/Weight | State | Industry Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbert Hill | CB | 5-foot-11 / 170 lbs. | OH | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Keenyi Pepe | OT | 6-foot-7 / 325 lbs. | FL | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Jonas Williams | QB | 6-foot-2 / 200 lbs. | IL | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Brandon Lockhart | CB | 6-foot-3 / 165 lbs. | CA | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Jaimeon Winfield | DL | 6-foot-4 / 290 lbs. | TX | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Simote Katoanga | EDGE | 6-foot-5 / 240 lbs. | CA | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Shahn Alston | RB | 5-foot10 / 205 lbs. | OH | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Deshonne Redeaux | RB | 5-foot-10 / 180 lbs. | CA | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Tomuhini Topui | DL | 6-foot-2 / 330 lbs | CA | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Trent Mosley | WR | 5-foot-10 / 170 lbs. | CA | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Braeden Jones | EDGE | 6-foot-4 / 250 lbs. | IL | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Esun Tafa | IOL | 6-foot-5 / 290 lbs. | UT | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Luc Weaver | WR | 6-foot-3 / 194 lbs. | CA | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Shaun Scott | LB | 6-foot-2 / 235 lbs. | CA | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Roderick Tezeno | WR | 6-foot-2 / 175 lbs. | LA | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Ja’Myron Baker | WR | 6-foot-1 / 170 lbs. | CA | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Kannon Smith | iOL | 6-foot-4 / 290 lbs. | CO | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Joshua Holland | DB | 6-foot-2 / 170 lbs. | CA | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Vlad Dyakonov | OT | 6-foot-7 / 270 lbs. | CA | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Madden Riordan | ATH | 5-foot-11 / 150 lbs. | CA | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Jake Johnson | DL | 6-foot-3 / 290 lbs. | TX | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Andrew Williams | EDGE | 6-foot-5 / 220 lbs. | CA | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Malik Brooks | DL | 6-foot-4 / 312 lbs. | CA | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| John Fifita | IOL | 6-foot-6 / 350 lbs. | CA | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Chase Deniz | OT | 6-foot-7 / 280 lbs. | CA | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
| Taylor Johnson | LB | 6-foot-1 / 200 lbs. | CA | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ |
What Rank Is The USC Recruiting Class Of 2026?
| Rivals | On3.com | 247 Sports |
| 1st | 2nd (93.63) | 1st |
62% of the USC Trojans’ 2026 Class are from the state of California (local), and 62% of the class are Blue Chip prospects.
Background, Stats On USC Trojans Football Commits 2026
Here’s everything you need to know about the USC Trojans football commits for 2026. We’ll provide updates as more members of the 2026 class commit to the Trojans.
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Brandon Lockhart, CB, Loyola High School (California)
| Rivals | On3.com | 247 Sports |
| ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 24th overall | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 68th overall | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 76th overall |
Brandon Lockhart, a 6-foot-3 cornerback, became one of the earliest USC Trojans football commits 2026. Out of Loyola High School in Los Angeles, Lockhart is rated by 247 Sports as the 10th-best cornerback in his class. In his sophomore season at Loyola, Lockhart scored 2 touchdowns (pick-six and punt return), with his lone interception returned 90 yards for a touchdown.
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Ja’Myron Baker, WR, Los Alamitos High School (California)
| Rivals | On3.com | 247 Sports |
| ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 248th overall | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 334th overall | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 58th WR |
Ja’Myron Baker committed to the USC Trojans over a year ago, pledging to the program on September 2, 2023. It came despite offers from multiple SEC programs like the Tennessee Volunteers and Texas A&M Aggies, who offered Baker nearly two months after the Trojans did (March 5, 2023). Rated by 247 Sports as the 58th-best receiver in the 2026 class and the 34th-best recruit in California, the 6-foot-1 wide receiver is coming off a sophomore season with 545 all-purpose yards, including 494 receiving on 32 receptions (MaxPreps).
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Joshua Holland, DB, St. John Bosco High School (California)
| Rivals | On3.com | 247 Sports |
| ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 24th CB | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 366th overall | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 26th CB |
The USC Trojans haven’t been shy about adding future depth to their secondary, with 3 of the 2026 commits projected to play defensive back at the next level. Joshua Holland, a standout at St. John Bosco High School in California, had offers from the Oklahoma Sooners, Missouri Tigers and Georgia Bulldogs, but ultimately committed to the Trojans. The 6-foot-2 cornerback already recorded his first interception as a junior in 2024 and has 2 pass deflections (MaxPreps).
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Madden Riordan, ATH, Sierra Canyon HS (California)
| Rivals | On3.com | 247 Sports |
| ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 36th CB | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 384th overall | ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – 27th CB |
Madden Riordan, a consensus three-star prospect, enters his junior season rated by 247 Sports as the 28th-best cornerback in the 2026 recruiting class. Riordan, standing at 5-foot-11, committed to the Trojans on Nov. 2 2023, and is viewed as a strong bet to remain part of USC recruiting class in 2026. Last season at Sierra Canyon High School, the 5-foot-11 defensive back snagged 4 interceptions in 12 games. Incredibly, per MaxPreps, Riordan already has 6 interceptions and 6 pass deflections in his first 4 games as a junior.
- Madden Riordan stats (MaxPreps): 21 pass deflections, 12 interceptions in 31 varsity games (2022-2024)
