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Top Recruiting Classes after National Signing Day

By Jerran Anderson

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January 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Clay Helton, athletic director Lynn Swan, defensive tackle Stevie Tu'ikolovatu (96), quarterback Sam Darnold (14) and university president C. L. Max Nikias pose for a photo following the 52-49 victory against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2017 Rose Bowl game at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Clay Helton, athletic director Lynn Swan, defensive tackle Stevie Tu’ikolovatu (96), quarterback Sam Darnold (14) and university president C. L. Max Nikias pose for a photo following the 52-49 victory against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2017 Rose Bowl game at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

5. USC Trojans

The USC Trojans had a big National Signing Day, closing out on some top targets to crack the Top 5 recruiting classes. 18 players in total signed their letter of intent to play at USC next season. Five-star running back Stephen Carr enters an exciting situation as the 20th best player in the nation.

Quarterback Sam Darnold will have some new targets to throw to with the commitments of five-star wide receiver Joseph Lewis and four-star tight end Josh Falo. Both Lewis and Falo should challenge for early playing time as the Trojans are thin at both positions.

Four-star prospects defensive tackle Jay Tufele, offensive tackle Austin Jackson and linebacker Levi Jones all ended up choosing the Trojans as well. In the process, putting the rest of the nation of notice that USC could be back sooner rather than later in the Pac-12. After all, they did go 10-3 last season with freshman Sam Darnold at quarterback.

Jones chose an interesting way to make his choice known, trolling a few schools in the process. As did tight end Josh Falo…but its fitting as each player in this talented recruiting class brings a different dynamic to the table. The Trojans hauled in a good group of players and should challenge Washington next season for the Pac-12 crown.

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