USC Football News: Trojans Host 5-Star Duo for Key Visit

Lincoln Riley has never been one to shy away from high-profile recruits, and this weekend is no exception. The USC Trojans will play host to two of the most sought-after prospects in the class of 2025: five-star linebacker Ty Jackson and five-star wide receiver Jerome Myles. Having these two heavyweights on campus together is a win in itself for USC.

Ty Jackson: A Tackling Machine with Major Attention

Ty Jackson, a senior at Seminole Ridge Community High School in Loxahatchee, Florida, is no stranger to the spotlight. ESPN Recruiting Nation has him pegged as the top inside linebacker for the 2025 class, and at 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, he’s built like a human wrecking ball.

Andrew Ivins, the director of scouting at 247Sports , didn’t hold back his praise, calling Jackson “a tackling machine.” That might be an understatement when you consider his dominance on the field.

But USC isn’t the only program trying to lock down Jackson’s commitment. The elite linebacker has made the rounds, visiting heavyweights like Penn State, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee. So, how did USC manage to pull him out to the West Coast? Credit goes to Lincoln Riley’s relentless recruiting efforts. Even getting Jackson to step foot on USC’s campus is a small victory considering the competition.

Jerome Myles: Track Speed with Elite Potential

Joining Jackson on his USC visit is another five-star talent, wide receiver Jerome Myles from Corner Canyon High School in Draper, Utah. At 6-foot-3 with "track speed" that has made scouts drool, Myles is ranked as the fifth-best wide receiver in the 2025 class by ESPN Recruiting Nation .

Greg Biggins, a national recruiting analyst at 247Sports, highlighted Myles' electrifying speed , mentioning his personal bests of 10.57 in the 100-meter dash and 21.30 in the 200-meter dash. Those numbers don’t just pop off the track—they translate into game-breaking ability on the football field.

Myles is no stranger to attention from big-time programs either. He’s visited schools like Ole Miss, Cal, Utah, Arkansas, Michigan, Arizona, and Boise State. But his trip to USC may play a pivotal role in where he ultimately decides to take his talents.

USC’s Recruiting Pressure and the Big Ten Era

The Trojans face increasing pressure in the recruiting world, with programs nationwide poaching talent from USC’s own backyard of Southern California. The landscape of recruiting has been forever altered by NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals, adding yet another hurdle for Riley and his staff.

But for a program like USC, the stakes are always high. As the Trojans step into the Big Ten, the expectation from fans is nothing short of a championship-caliber team. With the resources poured into the football program, landing elite prospects like Jackson and Myles could be the difference between competing for national titles or watching other schools take the spotlight.

Fortunately for Riley and USC, the Big Ten era is off to a strong start. After taking down LSU in week one, the Trojans have some momentum as they prepare to face Utah State on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Los Angeles Coliseum. If this weekend’s recruiting visit goes as planned, the Trojans could be setting themselves up for much more than just wins on the field—they might be securing their future with some of the best talent in the nation.