USC recruiting target transfers to IMG Academy

USC football recruiting target and four-star defensive lineman Jake Kruel has transferred to national powerhouse IMG Academy in Bradenton (Fla.) from Bishop Moore High School in Orlando.

The 6-3, 225-pound edge rusher is in demand. Kruel had 76 tackles, 17 sacks, 34 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, and two pass deflections as a sophomore for Bishop Moore.

Kreul has offers from Auburn, Duke, Florida, Florida State, Nebraska, Miami, Clemson, USC, Oregon, Texas A&M and reigning national champion Michigan. The Sunshine State native has not yet taken a visit to USC, but he plans on making an unofficial visit sometime soon.

Kreul is ranked as the No. 7 edge rusher in the nation according to 247Sports.com and the No. 56 player in the country for the 2026 class.

Take a look at Kreul’s sophomore highlight tape on Hudl to see exactly why the USC Trojans’ target is such a hot commodity on the recruiting trail for the 2026 class.

IMG Academy travels to Corner Canyon (Utah) in its first matchup of the season.

Visit our friends at Fighting Irish Wire, Buffaloes Wire, and Ducks Wire. Follow our newest sites, UW Huskies Wire and UCLA Wire.

Check out more NFL draft coverage with the USA TODAY Sports NFL Draft Hub.