The USC Trojans have been exceptionally successful on the recruiting front recently, currently boasting the top-ranked class for 2026. A standout addition is four-star quarterback Jonas Williams, who was successfully recruited away from a Big Ten competitor, the Oregon Ducks. While Williams is currently the only quarterback in the class, USC is also seen as a strong contender for another highly rated quarterback, five-star Ryder Lyons.
The younger brother of current tight end Walker Lyons, Ryder is ranked as the No. 14 player in the nation according to 247Sports’ Composite Rankings, and he has two crystal ball predictions leaning toward USC.
However, in a recent interview with Rivals, Ryder mentioned that the Trojans may not be the front-runners anymore. “Maybe not as much anymore,” he stated regarding USC’s position. “But, I mean, my brother goes there, which is obviously significant. But that can be a factor, and I think I’m a bit more open now.
The USC Trojans have been thriving in their recruiting efforts lately, currently holding the top spot for the 2026 class. A key addition is four-star quarterback Jonas Williams, who was successfully lured away from a Big Ten rival, the Oregon Ducks. Although Williams is the only quarterback in this class so far, USC is also viewed as a major contender for another highly-rated quarterback, five-star Ryder Lyons. Ryder, who is the younger brother of current tight end Walker Lyons, ranks as the No. 14 player in the country according to 247Sports’ Composite Rankings and has two crystal ball predictions favoring USC.
Nonetheless, in a recent interview with Rivals, Ryder indicated that the Trojans might not be the leading choice anymore. “Maybe not as much anymore,” he remarked about USC’s standing. “But, I mean, my brother goes there, which is definitely important. Still, that can be just one aspect, and I feel like I’m a bit more open now.”
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