USC's Top Recruits: Stars Rise and Fall | USC Trojans Football News

USC’s loaded 2026 recruiting class is no fluke—Lincoln Riley’s reign continues with elite talent, but the real story’s in the exits: top recruits like Husan Longstreet, Zachariah Branch, and Domani Jackson all transferred after brief stints, while others like Gary Bryant Jr. thrived before leaving for the pros. It’s a cycle of churn and churn, proving USC’s dominance hinges on constant reloading—not just recruiting, but retaining and developing stars in a hyper-competitive landscape. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8906bf3fccb5eced