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USC Trojans emerge as early favorites for elite running back recruit

June 29, 2026

By Luke Perez, USC Trojans on SI: Ever since USC switched their recruiting strategy, they’ve established relationships with schools within the Trinity League to create a new pipeline of talent. While Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) has made its presence known in the 2026 and 2027 recruiting cycles, Santa Margarita Catholic has also been a reliable pool of talent. Their latest prospect being three-star running back Jaion Smith.

On June 11, Southern Cal hosted Smith for a workout. After an impressive performance, Smith received a “dream offer” from the Trojans.

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