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USC strengthens hold on top-ranked recruiting class with JUCO commit

The USC Trojans have secured a commitment from Josiah Jefferson, the nation’s top-ranked JUCO tight end. The 6'5", 230-pound standout had previously been committed to Utah but flipped to USC following a persistent recruiting push led by wide receivers coach Chad Savage.

BREAKING: Elite JUCO TE Josiah Jefferson has Flipped his Commitment from Utah to USC, he tells me for @rivals

The 6’4 230 TE had been Committed to the Utes since June

He’s ranked as the No. 1 TE in Junior College (per Rivals)https://t.co/0T9Ko0Mwt3 pic.twitter.com/VcgsYBBU4B— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) October 27, 2025

Jefferson ranks as the No.