Top 10 Recruiting Classes heading into National Signing Day

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Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC Trojans coach Clay Helton celebrates with the Spirit of Troy marching band after the 103rd Rose Bowl against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Rose Bowl. USC defeated Penn State 52-49 in the highest scoring game in Rose Bowl history. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

10. USC Trojans

The USC Trojans jumped into the top 10 best recruiting classes in 2017 with the flip of defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu from conference-rival Washington to USC. The Trojans have 18 total commitments for their 2017 recruiting class (seven offense, eight defense, three special teams).

So far, they have the best class in the Pac-12 after going 10-3 under Clay Helton in 2016. Their best commit so far is their only 5-star rated prospect, Stephen Carr. Carr is a 6-foot, 202 pound running back out of Fontana, California. He ranks no. 20 overall in this year’s class and is the second overall running back, according to 247 Sports.

Along with Carr, the Trojans welcome six other 4-star rated prospects: DT Marlon Tiupulotu, safety Bubba Bolden, pro-style quarterback Jack Sears, offensive tackle Alijah Vera-Tucker, weak-side defensive end Hunter Echols and center Brett Neilon.

Look for the Trojans to challenge the Washington Huskies for the Pac-12 crown this season. Their recruiting class this season shows their growth.

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