While there is a lot to be impressed with when it comes to the USC gains on the recruiting trail, there are some reserving their optimism. In today's college football, very little is actually sealed. A coaching change, a position coach moving on, or differing circumstances at other programs can instantly lead to an entry into the portal.
This makes it so that a lot always remains up in the air, with little that is actually sealed when it comes to recruiting. There are many high schoolers who announce their commitment, only to make a last-second flip or even a couple of changes along the way before someone actually enrolls.