It is common for some recruits to change their minds during official visits to college programs, especially early in recruiting cycles. Young people tend to be indecisive, and recency bias is real. USC recently flipped Georgia commit Jadon Perlotte, a four-star linebacker, but on the other side lost Isaiah Gibson and Justus Terry to Georgia.
Commitments are only verbal in college football recruiting. As these top prospects continue to be recruited by other programs, we looked at which top recuits USC could still land even though they are locked in elsewhere as of today.
1. RJ Collins
Kansas City three-star defensive back RJ Collins was offered by USC last week but is currently a Kansas State commit.
The speedy cornerback, who ran the fastest 100 and 200 meter races in the state of Missouri, would be a great addition to the Trojans’ secondary.
“After talking with my family, I plan on making a decision before summer’s end,” he told GoPowercat’s Ryan Wallace.
2. Douglas Utu
2025 four-star offensive lineman Douglas Utu (Las Vegas) committed to the Tennessee Volunteers back in June, but could be on the Trojans’ radar by the time signing day arrives in December.
Utu checks in as the No. 53 prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. Alabama, Michigan, Nebraska, Oregon, Tennessee, USC and Washington were all hoping for his services at the beginning of the summer, but the Trojans could see a flip in the future.
3. Chauncey Gooden
USC and Colorado have been going blow for blow as the two former Pac-12 schools go at it for Julian Lewis. Why not add Gooden to the mix? We know Coach Prime may not be at Colorado next year after his sons Shiloh and Shedeur go to the NFL along with Travis Hunter.
4. Jared Martin
BREAKING: Four star EDGE Jared Martin has committed to TCU, he tells me.
He chose TCU over schools such as ASU, Cal, and USC.
Jared is a top 25 edge rusher in the country and a top 20 player in the state of California.#GoFrogs #BleedPurple pic.twitter.com/yZJGJzE4Ek
— Leyton Roberts (@LeytonRoberts_) June 12, 2024
TCU commit and four-star edge recruit Jared Martin held offers from USC, Washington, Arizona, Arizona State and Penn State.
The Southern California native totaled 50 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, 13 quarterback hurries, four pass breakups, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble.
Look for Martin to wonder if the grass is greener on the other side and upgrade from TCU to USC on the defensive line.
5. LaRue Zamorano
No surprise here… once a top Oregon and Penn St prospect…
247Sports National Analyst Greg Biggins logged a crystal ball for USC to land CB LaRue Zamorano. Let’s make it official, LaRue! It’s time to shine under the Coli lights. Let’s go, Coach Belk!!✌🏼 #FightOn https://t.co/uioXfEDseK pic.twitter.com/v754VjkcfW
— Nico (@USC_Nico) April 6, 2024
Three-star cornerback LaRue Zamorano of Corona, Calif commited to Michigan State over Washington and Cal last month.
Zamorano is ranked as the No. 42 cornerback per the On3 Industry Rankings. for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 487 overall prospect in the class.
The new defensive staff at USC has made a Zamorano a priority and was able to get him on campus earlier in the week. It was his second visit this year and it sounds like the Trojans could be the team to beat right now.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: Signed commits USC can still flip in Class of 2025
