The USC Trojans secured the No. 1 recruiting class of 2026, driven largely by the addition of elite defensive talent. Of the 35 signees, 17 are defensive players, including two highly regarded five-star prospects.
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Leading the defensive unit in the class is cornerback Elbert Hill from Akron, Ohio, and edge rusher Luke Wafle from Middletown, New Jersey. Both signees have received five-star ratings from one or more major recruiting services, with ESPN ranking Hill as the nation’s No.