Pacific Takes - USC Trojans football recruiting news, offers, updates, commitsWhere The West Coast Is The Best Coasthttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52598/pt_fav.png2017-08-04T22:50:01-07:00http://www.pacifictakes.com/rss/stream/80462982017-08-04T22:50:01-07:002017-08-04T22:50:01-07:00USC recruiting news
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<p><a href="http://conquestchronicles.com">Check out Conquest Chronicles to learn more about the Trojans.</a></p> <p id="AMl2tD">We have more updates from USC recruiting. New updates on the <a href="https://www.conquestchronicles.com/">USC Trojans</a>. </p>
<p id="PjoBHf"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525252525253Dhttp://ift.tt/2ubtr9Y%25252525252526sa%2525252525253DD%25252525252526ust%2525252525253D1499728574654000%25252525252526usg%2525252525253DAFQjCNEOf_hJTVSASaagE9D8GZXdWa_cxQ%252525252526sa%25252525253DD%252525252526ust%25252525253D1499736985523000%252525252526usg%25252525253DAFQjCNFfeOGXstt6imZr3U_GeL0zCojX7w%2525252526sa%252525253DD%2525252526ust%252525253D1499758255898000%2525252526usg%252525253DAFQjCNHkV_MlviU0gOtd7Twl-Ruq1JiR5w%25252526sa%2525253DD%25252526ust%2525253D1499786441423000%25252526usg%2525253DAFQjCNEH4EOAInsPGMaRfKO8SPXqQdLvxQ%252526sa%25253DD%252526ust%25253D1499791211467000%252526usg%25253DAFQjCNE8nfkG5MHGgZIFlqgvbO5vB_KbJw%2526sa%253DD%2526ust%253D1499802915653000%2526usg%253DAFQjCNHLO4_FMBp0XO5tn1zwzAGOte2hCQ%26sa%3DD%26ust%3D1499802919343000%26usg%3DAFQjCNGoEnCWq50rANSI-fWk7-TPQ3In7w&sa=D&ust=1499813145146000&usg=AFQjCNFy5Sue2ro9eFO_m-YBhpgSYG7AVw">USC targeting another center? by Chris Swanson</a>: "USC already has a commitment from a center in the 2018 class. But the Trojans might not be finished with that position." [USC Rivals]</p>
<p id="L1XRkc"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525252525253Dhttp://ift.tt/2swVJr6%25252525252526sa%2525252525253DD%25252525252526ust%2525252525253D1499456755650000%25252525252526usg%2525252525253DAFQjCNEk_Gs_s6NPR4vLZefjmhbYF2LlkQ%252525252526sa%25252525253DD%252525252526ust%25252525253D1499463057563000%252525252526usg%25252525253DAFQjCNHFi-Lz2T-LxtRyowXRMJWrMjoWrg%2525252526sa%252525253DD%2525252526ust%252525253D1499484665254000%2525252526usg%252525253DAFQjCNHI-1kM2D_iiG6d6rUPfAZDwepYMw%25252526sa%2525253DD%25252526ust%2525253D1499484668757000%25252526usg%2525253DAFQjCNHVLI2nSaVDbazK8nGDAkkzbJYjbA%252526sa%25253DD%252526ust%25253D1499532091682000%252526usg%25253DAFQjCNFYS7Clh2hD3476z2dJe1gNdAQZTg%2526sa%253DD%2526ust%253D1499561770235000%2526usg%253DAFQjCNGjxIhHkiyaX_1Yr1vgT6KoB3nTpQ%26sa%3DD%26ust%3D1499561773442000%26usg%3DAFQjCNE_UXhMuRMVB8aiyg-Eby54KEj9PQ&sa=D&ust=1499564895254000&usg=AFQjCNGxAJReHoSiDGNrU96MxkUG_pYlPg">Dedich extends USC's sales pitch to o-linemen</a>: "The nation's No. 1 center talks about his recruiting pitch for USC at The Opening Finals and where he thinks he can improve despite an outstanding overall performance." [USC Trojans Football, Basketball, and Recruiting Front Page]</p>
<p id="sQJ0ch"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525252525253Dhttp://ift.tt/2tMq74A%25252525252526sa%2525252525253DD%25252525252526ust%2525252525253D1499375130343000%25252525252526usg%2525252525253DAFQjCNHjk3jBzuR8R3-Wgy-R-NfcAmALcg%252525252526sa%25252525253DD%252525252526ust%25252525253D1499379343505000%252525252526usg%25252525253DAFQjCNHURNtLB31SF2H37aJuQzxCRBg-_Q%2525252526sa%252525253DD%2525252526ust%252525253D1499381190126000%2525252526usg%252525253DAFQjCNEJjtp_ZGaLyJcry3W2Gsuae-cizA%25252526sa%2525253DD%25252526ust%2525253D1499385995007000%25252526usg%2525253DAFQjCNEF_hW5IwcsPM_PFdj520xFlm9VcA%252526sa%25253DD%252526ust%25253D1499409944300000%252526usg%25253DAFQjCNELt6cmeTa8utwIerUjUlSqnZo1mw%2526sa%253DD%2526ust%253D1499431535405000%2526usg%253DAFQjCNEZhIunLm9gkz2o-zkuG4H7Nt5zBg%26sa%3DD%26ust%3D1499437220694000%26usg%3DAFQjCNHDqaj6_WZO0zvY5W9LNyJxZFQaew&sa=D&ust=1499456755647000&usg=AFQjCNEgDnzJYXDTyHM9QpE1wLMYDDcXdw">WATCH: Devon Williams at The Opening</a>: "BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Lancaster (Calif.) Antelope Valley four-star athlete <span>Devon Williams</span> highlights from The Opening Finals." [USC Trojans Football, Basketball, and Recruiting Front Page]</p>
<p id="AHuugk"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525252525253Dhttp://ift.tt/2tRXOh3%25252525252526sa%2525252525253DD%25252525252526ust%2525252525253D1500831122542000%25252525252526usg%2525252525253DAFQjCNFxa9mQOa3i-riTZKY639oVosyDoA%252525252526sa%25252525253DD%252525252526ust%25252525253D1500831125524000%252525252526usg%25252525253DAFQjCNEG6UDIjbaCrT-AHLU928EBNRAvPg%2525252526sa%252525253DD%2525252526ust%252525253D1500831129383000%2525252526usg%252525253DAFQjCNEEHKHAZSgBFx9LGf7Mnl9X5q0RbQ%25252526sa%2525253DD%25252526ust%2525253D1500831132954000%25252526usg%2525253DAFQjCNEBQQCyGiZ-uGG1x7Z_PsQLZTT6UQ%252526sa%25253DD%252526ust%25253D1500831136661000%252526usg%25253DAFQjCNGkwEYlGr_FkXZMUeCa3rF74ZDp_Q%2526sa%253DD%2526ust%253D1500831140354000%2526usg%253DAFQjCNH0lHVFDEV0YWYC75xn8mwYedBbVQ%26sa%3DD%26ust%3D1500831144495000%26usg%3DAFQjCNEsDazIZBkmS1fJHKPqLmQNtMoz3A&sa=D&ust=1500831148021000&usg=AFQjCNFfR8i9GRXQffKXGi2LsHqmSUZdww">WATCH: 5-star OL Jackson Carman at The Opening</a>: "247Sports brings you footage of Fairfield (Ohio) high school five-star offensive tackle Jackson Carman, the nation's No. 1 offensive tackle, from this weekend at The Opening." [FightOn247 USC Home News]</p>
https://www.pacifictakes.com/usc-trojans/2017/8/4/16031212/usc-trojans-football-recruiting-targetsAvinash Kunnath2017-07-30T11:00:02-07:002017-07-30T11:00:02-07:00USC football recruiting commit news on Mychale Salahuddin, Liam Douglass
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<p><a href="http://www.conquestchronicles.com">Go to Conquest Chronicles to learn more about the Trojans.</a></p> <p id="HdjY6V">The <a href="https://www.conquestchronicles.com/">USC Trojans</a> have loaded up on their 2018 recruiting class. Let’s take a look at how the solid verbals are doing for this year’s class.</p>
<p id="xxsQI1"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttp://ift.tt/2vpo1W5%26sa%3DD%26ust%3D1500640996647000%26usg%3DAFQjCNG08DK5Pmlr0205nINDTjzO5KTD4w&sa=D&ust=1500659889324000&usg=AFQjCNEJAFuUAz0drBY5M9Lw5Xw-M6lXwQ">Visits on the horizon for Salahuddin by Chris Swanson</a>: "Rivals250 USC commit Mychale Salahuddin is looking at visiting additional schools." [USC Rivals]</p>
<p id="IQ8TKW"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525252525253Dhttp://ift.tt/2uGt5Yl%25252525252526sa%2525252525253DD%25252525252526ust%2525252525253D1500584297298000%25252525252526usg%2525252525253DAFQjCNHSU3VH9hx3peTjGjB1JxQqL6PS0A%252525252526sa%25252525253DD%252525252526ust%25252525253D1500591496084000%252525252526usg%25252525253DAFQjCNGu5BApWdZHMB5OUHo9vrLTueNA_A%2525252526sa%252525253DD%2525252526ust%252525253D1500595711785000%2525252526usg%252525253DAFQjCNGrSvnuMlvbMdNIDWD0D9YqyTJ-Ew%25252526sa%2525253DD%25252526ust%2525253D1500603800430000%25252526usg%2525253DAFQjCNFkRATYpBtiXzoxjJFalMpty3mANA%252526sa%25253DD%252526ust%25253D1500606786737000%252526usg%25253DAFQjCNHLbRhLf-Eaf-bNDv-2y1d-KGdc_w%2526sa%253DD%2526ust%253D1500640996645000%2526usg%253DAFQjCNEY2SxtRDGGQrsOWJFWqrPe73u1yQ%26sa%3DD%26ust%3D1500659889319000%26usg%3DAFQjCNGzcfcoNV-_1MMTLhXK6MHTTN7FBA&sa=D&ust=1500661703686000&usg=AFQjCNHPIUcjuboLfr27iAmeDyUJMCTcTA">Checking in with USC 2018 OT commit Douglass plus visit plans</a>: "FightOn247 caught up with 2018 OT commit Liam Douglass on his commitment, other schools showing interest and his visit plans." [FightOn247 USC Home News]</p>
<p id="uSRCdT"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525252525253Dhttp://ift.tt/2tBc3eX%25252525252526sa%2525252525253DD%25252525252526ust%2525252525253D1500831038890000%25252525252526usg%2525252525253DAFQjCNHoXFRj6p7HDdQRmWLki-YlHit2uQ%252525252526sa%25252525253DD%252525252526ust%25252525253D1500831041436000%252525252526usg%25252525253DAFQjCNH7Pc0F43j9MnbVVATc6wrmFA32RA%2525252526sa%252525253DD%2525252526ust%252525253D1500831044440000%2525252526usg%252525253DAFQjCNGodBWIVy8_z-fDBDiMdsWSFxlIlg%25252526sa%2525253DD%25252526ust%2525253D1500831048002000%25252526usg%2525253DAFQjCNEFY7tyZu4N29y10jch_XMJpL2-Zg%252526sa%25253DD%252526ust%25253D1500831051049000%252526usg%25253DAFQjCNFDnuF6DkxHs6ZnyOJw4_DDFNevgA%2526sa%253DD%2526ust%253D1500831053875000%2526usg%253DAFQjCNFPFOYjyVJRHuKRgztK7RH8pRJ7iQ%26sa%3DD%26ust%3D1500831056833000%26usg%3DAFQjCNFKo081Uu5ZpC3Xd0NYMsGuk_mq9g&sa=D&ust=1500831059731000&usg=AFQjCNGvrcNKYgoIAGT4WOaKZ_IrEzIWRQ">What It Means: USC lands pair of 2018 OL commits</a>: "FightOn247 takes a look at the newest offensive line commits for USC and how they fit into the program." [FightOn247 USC Home News]</p>
<p id="0UhTAB"><a href="http://ift.tt/2tBuQ9G">BREAKING: Former USC commit Corral commits to Florida</a>: “Long Beach (Calif.) Poly four-star quarterback Matt Corral tells 247Sports that his recruitment is over and he’s heading to play for the <a href="https://www.alligatorarmy.com/">Florida Gators</a>. Full interview..." [FightOn247 USC Home News]</p>
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https://www.pacifictakes.com/usc-trojans/2017/7/30/16018622/usc-trojans-football-recruiting-commit-mychale-salahuddin-liam-douglassAvinash Kunnath2017-07-25T23:40:39-07:002017-07-25T23:40:39-07:00USC targets #1 2018 QB Justin Fields
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<img alt="NCAA Football: Colorado at Southern California" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Yjz6-whzLBYEjrKgeQpIkQXvsp8=/0x0:2253x1502/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/55888585/usa_today_9596179.0.jpg" />
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<p><a href="http://www.conquestchronicles.com">Go to Conquest Chronicles to learn more about Trojans.</a></p> <p id="XYK5Et">The <a href="https://www.conquestchronicles.com/">USC Trojans</a> are still looking for a quarterback. Here’s a look at some updates of a main target in potential number one quarterback Justin Fields. </p>
<p id="6SHkGI"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525252525253Dhttp://ift.tt/2tvtVEI%25252525252526sa%2525252525253DD%25252525252526ust%2525252525253D1499385995008000%25252525252526usg%2525252525253DAFQjCNEB0UVcfrPY9NiMirAt_we3q9EnGQ%252525252526sa%25252525253DD%252525252526ust%25252525253D1499409944301000%252525252526usg%25252525253DAFQjCNFHq3Yj2fh-NKPNCbDzTAmmGdrthw%2525252526sa%252525253DD%2525252526ust%252525253D1499431535407000%2525252526usg%252525253DAFQjCNHMvuDVEdYG8khyB_Q8rJIa4CaI_w%25252526sa%2525253DD%25252526ust%2525253D1499437220695000%25252526usg%2525253DAFQjCNH-7CUQ6kinfzSdC7fFlqRjCRU_CA%252526sa%25253DD%252526ust%25253D1499456755648000%252526usg%25253DAFQjCNHfelzk7XGqhUQJgUnSP3oE8ALQeg%2526sa%253DD%2526ust%253D1499463057561000%2526usg%253DAFQjCNHSdPsx3lzW002RHx7pgViNmc6a5w%26sa%3DD%26ust%3D1499484665251000%26usg%3DAFQjCNFYzwHA352NzwVQBjBQ1IH_SG5_UA&sa=D&ust=1499484668753000&usg=AFQjCNGD68GmcDYWXJ0lz1kYsId4gjKFmw">WATCH: Five-star QB Justin Fields shines at The Opening Finals</a>: "247Sports brings you footage of five-star quarterback Justin Fields from his dominant performance during The Opening Finals." [FightOn247 USC Home News]</p>
<p id="Pd2zaP"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525252525253Dhttp://ift.tt/2tnGKT6%25252525252526sa%2525252525253DD%25252525252526ust%2525252525253D1499431535408000%25252525252526usg%2525252525253DAFQjCNGZCU6NxHeN971Cm2qz9ia4Tu6SHw%252525252526sa%25252525253DD%252525252526ust%25252525253D1499437220696000%252525252526usg%25252525253DAFQjCNE9JXC4cgOtknfJrUDbXoxEOvRHfQ%2525252526sa%252525253DD%2525252526ust%252525253D1499456755649000%2525252526usg%252525253DAFQjCNEXXKgp1GaDvmcq6HqgcSgIQpfLqg%25252526sa%2525253DD%25252526ust%2525253D1499463057562000%25252526usg%2525253DAFQjCNH8jlzC0owEz5F_qRtgzh2_YcMmOA%252526sa%25253DD%252526ust%25253D1499484665253000%252526usg%25253DAFQjCNGMfixRh3bB129Vz9IuWYPpTip8Fg%2526sa%253DD%2526ust%253D1499484668755000%2526usg%253DAFQjCNHuax_kb7QFFtIfA6HDPci-n9V2Vw%26sa%3DD%26ust%3D1499532091681000%26usg%3DAFQjCNFU8DhDRIa2IUbsR8-_innm4rbiyw&sa=D&ust=1499561770234000&usg=AFQjCNH3KJfJAmxEYkt-HvEVskgCYFyLjQ">WATCH: Justin Fields at The Opening</a>: "BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Kennesaw (Ga.) Harrison five-star quarterback Justin Fields highlights from The Opening Finals." [USC Trojans Football, Basketball, and Recruiting Front Page]</p>
<p id="xdWH6g"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525252525253Dhttp://ift.tt/2uaPJaY%25252525252526sa%2525252525253DD%25252525252526ust%2525252525253D1499802919345000%25252525252526usg%2525252525253DAFQjCNG63_9IUAaGns29d0cBLq-2W55KNw%252525252526sa%25252525253DD%252525252526ust%25252525253D1499813145148000%252525252526usg%25252525253DAFQjCNGOGuWrZ_hNBzC5NGx8dfdrQeAIjA%2525252526sa%252525253DD%2525252526ust%252525253D1499813148227000%2525252526usg%252525253DAFQjCNGx6KdqscOk7JtX--1jr-_bxDCRPw%25252526sa%2525253DD%25252526ust%2525253D1499818531759000%25252526usg%2525253DAFQjCNFJYMk26QSLJ6rij8OkDPb1Yr7E2Q%252526sa%25253DD%252526ust%25253D1499820347136000%252526usg%25253DAFQjCNFIpfFyEs65aKCqgCUak3Pz1VTo3A%2526sa%253DD%2526ust%253D1499840430895000%2526usg%253DAFQjCNHs0u9oS9CyY_we8mRK5fBXdsAJPw%26sa%3DD%26ust%3D1499873477196000%26usg%3DAFQjCNGNVNhZhvt6sir8j865amSqbykmVA&sa=D&ust=1499886965226000&usg=AFQjCNF7Z2nt4voelW-TYaF0CVuT_JH79Q">No. 1 ranked Fields returning to see USC?</a>: “The Trojans got the nation's No. 1 recruit Justin Fields to campus in June. Looks like it could happen again here in July." [FightOn247 USC Home News]</p>
<p id="cf2eoX"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%25252525253Dhttps://www.google.com/url?q%2525252525253Dhttp://ift.tt/2tBqyzo%25252525252526sa%2525252525253DD%25252525252526ust%2525252525253D1500831082620000%25252525252526usg%2525252525253DAFQjCNHcSNSu5G5KiUhH4xx98ykn2QFkMQ%252525252526sa%25252525253DD%252525252526ust%25252525253D1500831086066000%252525252526usg%25252525253DAFQjCNFnbCrgaLxBCDzoQx6zNQjhRDuQbQ%2525252526sa%252525253DD%2525252526ust%252525253D1500831089286000%2525252526usg%252525253DAFQjCNH53MRrAGyqc5hHwVHkA3Qkwj84qA%25252526sa%2525253DD%25252526ust%2525253D1500831092912000%25252526usg%2525253DAFQjCNEa0EGsVA9C7-wku_K2tH01AlD8hA%252526sa%25253DD%252526ust%25253D1500831096207000%252526usg%25253DAFQjCNGByX76jnO9nQmb4WEaAPEZgzDCDA%2526sa%253DD%2526ust%253D1500831099970000%2526usg%253DAFQjCNGe0j4EbHWyRJRZC0e9UChWrvI0LA%26sa%3DD%26ust%3D1500831102929000%26usg%3DAFQjCNGhN6gSGBQhtbucYfgBOh_NSonhnQ&sa=D&ust=1500831106226000&usg=AFQjCNEsbgaTtlnYY-1O0rK76rAnZRO93w">WATCH: 5-star QB Justin Fields during day 2 of The Opening</a>: "No shocker here. Kennesaw (Ga.) Harrison five-star quarterback Justin Fields looked like the top quarterback during day two of The Opening Finals." [FightOn247 USC Home News]</p>
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https://www.pacifictakes.com/usc-trojans/2017/7/25/16031208/usc-trojans-football-recruiting-justin-fieldsAvinash Kunnath2017-07-03T19:34:55-07:002017-07-03T19:34:55-07:00Tyreke Smith has Oregon and USC in his top five
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<p>Can the Trojans and Ducks lure Smith to the West?</p> <p id="nhFn0A">A lot of recruiting pundits think Ohio defensive end Tyreke Smith wants to stay close to home and play for either the <a href="https://www.landgrantholyland.com/">Ohio State Buckeyes</a> or the <a href="https://www.blackshoediaries.com/">Penn State Nittany Lions</a>. If his top five is any indication, Smith might be giving the West Coast a bigger shot than we all realize. </p>
<p id="DInQRN">Smith’s top five did include Ohio State and Penn State, but it also included the <a href="https://www.conquestchronicles.com/">USC Trojans</a>, the <a href="https://www.addictedtoquack.com/">Oregon Ducks</a>, and the <a href="https://www.rollbamaroll.com/">Alabama Crimson Tide</a>. That gives the Pac-12 a 40% chance of ending up with one of the nation’s premier defensive end rushers. </p>
<p id="0LeR3l">Smith also has shown some interest at potentially visiting two other major Pac-12 programs in the <a href="https://www.bruinsnation.com/">UCLA Bruins</a> and the <a href="https://www.ruleoftree.com/">Stanford Cardinal</a>.</p>
<p id="QMpTrY"><a href="http://oregon.247sports.com/Article/Tyreke-Smith-names-the-Oregon-Ducks-in-his-Top-5-53400567">From 247Sports.com</a>: </p>
<blockquote><p id="QkGmLP">The 6-foot-3, 260-ppound prospect from Cleveland, OH. is ranked as the nation's 4th best weakside defensive end in the country and the nation's 107th best player overall.</p></blockquote>
<p id="qTnlvT"><a href="http://www.scout.com/player/208785-tyreke-smith/analysis?year=2017">Scouting report from Scout:</a></p>
<blockquote><p id="t65O4V">Despite having just started playing the game, he is not as raw technically as one might expect. He can still work on using his hands a little better when offensive linemen lock onto him, but he shows a good base of pass rush technique and skills already. He is a nicely built kid who is already strong and will get bigger and stronger which will help in the run game. He has tremendous upside. It will be interesting to see where he ends up playing in college. Strongside defensive end is the most likely option but given his size, three-tech is not entirely out of the question and he is athletic enough to play weakside as well.</p></blockquote>
<p id="zuRkKg">Check out his video recruiting highlights and see if you agree with the assessment!</p>
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https://www.pacifictakes.com/pac-12-football-recruiting/2017/7/3/15918136/tyreke-smith-video-highlights-oregon-usc-penn-ohio-state-alabama-football-recruitingAvinash Kunnath2017-07-03T16:00:02-07:002017-07-03T16:00:02-07:00Olaijah Griffin sees interest from three Pac-12 schools
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<p>Lots of Pac-12 programs in the mix.</p> <p id="8awCKx">Greg Biggins of Scout files this report:</p>
<blockquote><p id="qlt7Jq">Griffin is a two-way standout for the Diablos but has focused on defense this off-season and when healthy, is a shut down corner. He's both quick and fast, has good ball skills and has a chance to be a special player at the next level. </p></blockquote>
<p id="trrVLd">Griffin is garnering interest from programs like the <a href="https://www.addictedtoquack.com/">Oregon Ducks</a>, <a href="https://www.conquestchronicles.com/">USC Trojans</a>, <a href="https://www.uwdawgpound.com/">Washington Huskies</a>, MIchigan <a href="https://www.maizenbrew.com/">Wolverines</a>, <a href="https://www.cornnation.com/">Nebraska Cornhuskers</a>, and the <a href="https://www.goodbullhunting.com/">Texas A&M Aggies</a>. The Mission Viejo prospect is considered a top 50 prospect, and a top 10 California and cornerback recruit <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Olaijah-Griffin-87596">according to 247Sports Composite</a>. </p>
<p id="aOsfx2"><a href="http://www.scout.com/player/204030-olaijah-griffin/analysis?year=2017">Here’s a scouting report on Griffin</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p id="XHiJmE">We love his upside at the next level as a shutdown corner and his length, quickness, ball skills and toughness should allow him to see the field early as a freshman. Griffin is more athletic than given credit for and has very good top end speed and short area quickness. He has excellent ball skills for a corner and has the ability to not just defend a pass but to make a play on the ball and do something with it after he catches it.</p></blockquote>
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https://www.pacifictakes.com/pac-12-football-recruiting/2017/7/3/15913008/olaijah-griffin-washington-oregon-usc-nebraska-michigan-texas-a-mAvinash Kunnath2017-07-03T13:50:02-07:002017-07-03T13:50:02-07:00Isaac Taylor-Stuart the fastest player at The Opening
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<p><a href="http://conquestchronicles.com">Check out Conquest Chronicles to learn more about the Trojans.</a></p> <p id="iZwNuE">The <a href="https://www.conquestchronicles.com/">USC Trojans</a> are trying to land the top West Coast player at each position. Another such player is cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart out of San Diego. USC made his top 16, but Taylor-Stuart is also being courted by tons of major programs, including Ohio State, Michigan, Nebraska and Alabama.</p>
<p id="LSwoXN">Taylor-Stuart is performing extremely well at The Opening, winning an award for his speed.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Isaac Taylor-Stuart gets the Golden Cleat for winning the fastest man. John Ross, who ran a decent 40 at combine, presented it. <a href="https://t.co/32QddLtEaa">pic.twitter.com/32QddLtEaa</a></p>— Brandon Huffman (@BrandonHuffman) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman/status/881367750060285952">July 2, 2017</a>
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<p id="KkGrVH">Taylor-Stuart also showed off what football coaches really prize, his impressive coverage ability.</p>
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<p id="yUlFpl"> <a href="http://ift.tt/2sx9l9B">The Opening's fastest man</a>: "USC has called Isaac Taylor-Stuart their No. 1 cornerback target in the 2018 class, and at 6-foot-2, 193-pounds, his 4.32 40-yard-dash partly answers why." [USC Trojans Football, Basketball, and Recruiting Front Page]</p>
<p id="KRfinW">Taylor-Stuart showcased his elite speed constantly.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Isaac Taylor-Stuart wins the fastest man race. <a href="https://t.co/St0useYGH0">pic.twitter.com/St0useYGH0</a></p>— SB Nation Recruiting (@SBNRecruiting) <a href="https://twitter.com/SBNRecruiting/status/881367459554406401">July 2, 2017</a>
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<p id="eFJYbG">Taylor-Stuart has a top 16 that includes LSU, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Michigan, Florida State, Washington, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, Georgia, USC, Alabama, Texas A&M, Illinois, and Utah. The Trojans are in a good place, but his recruitment is far from over. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">For now these are my tops school. Thank you all <a href="https://t.co/6R7DwUER6s">pic.twitter.com/6R7DwUER6s</a></p>— Isaac Taylor-Stuart (@Kingathlete5) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kingathlete5/status/875492408057749506">June 15, 2017</a>
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https://www.pacifictakes.com/pac-12-football-recruiting/2017/7/3/15868374/usc-trojans-football-recruiting-isaac-taylor-stuart-the-openingAvinash Kunnath2017-06-30T19:11:54-07:002017-06-30T19:11:54-07:00USC Trojans commits at The Opening!
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<p><a href="http://conquestchronicles.com">Go to Conquest Chronicles for more on the Trojans.</a></p> <p id="A561uW"><strong>Palaie Gaoteote, USC Trojans linebacking commit.</strong> <a href="https://www.conquestchronicles.com/2017/5/31/15714718/usc-football-recruiting-2018-palaie-gaoteote">Scouting report</a>!</p>
<blockquote><p id="lLCTyf">The Gorman product’s biggest strength is his instincts as a football player. Gaoteote has an uncanny ability to sift through traffic on running plays and make a stop before the ball carrier gets to the second level. In addition, he does an excellent job of diagnosing the direction of a play and who has the football, allowing him to use his physical strengths to eventually make the play. Being an inside linebacker requires a certain level of football instincts to make an impact and Gaoteote has them in spades.</p></blockquote>
<p id="kPMnhs"><strong>Raymond Scott, USC Trojans linebacking commit. </strong><a href="http://www.scout.com/college/usc/story/1659232-raymond-scott-commits-to-usc">More on his commitment</a>:</p>
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<p id="BGMGyv">“I went to practice and see that USC runs a defense very similar to what we run at Narbonne,“ said Scott. “I feel like I can really fit in there well. They think I might look the best at the outside linebacker position.”</p>
<p id="cv0qMH">The recruiting process has seen more and more early commitments only to be coupled with more de-commitments. Scott is excited about his pledge to USC, but will still entertain interest from other programs. </p>
<p id="isW9TG">“I’m still going to take my visits and respect other schools that come after me, but as of now, it’s all about Fight On!,” said Scott.</p>
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https://www.pacifictakes.com/usc-trojans/2017/6/30/15906972/usc-trojans-commits-at-the-opening-palaie-gaoteote-raymond-scottAvinash Kunnath2017-06-30T15:52:07-07:002017-06-30T15:52:07-07:004* safety has USC, Washington, UCLA in mind for officials
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<p>Huge safety target!</p> <p id="jSOiPU">One of the top prospects in the West is Aashari Crosswell. The Los Angeles (Ca.) Long Beach Poly safety is ranked 117th overall in the 247Sports Composite, the 11th overall safety and the 14th best prospect in the state of California.</p>
<p id="ZpSjbn"><a href="http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0672529342927999266-4">Crosswell recently chatted with ESPN’s Tom VanHaaren</a>, and he had several Pac-12 programs in the mix for official visits. Among them: The <a href="https://www.conquestchronicles.com/">USC Trojans</a>, the <a href="https://www.uwdawgpound.com/">Washington Huskies</a>, and the <a href="https://www.bruinsnation.com/">UCLA Bruins</a>. Also likely to get an official visit is the <a href="https://www.maizenbrew.com/">Michigan Wolverines</a>. UCLA has the pedigree of developing great defensive backs, USC always finds premium defensive talent, and Washington of course is building a beast in the Northwest. </p>
<p id="paxWbf"><a href="http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/1764737-four-star-db-has-no-plans-for-early-decision">Here’s an early report from Scout on Crosswell</a>:</p>
<p id="XR198D">He's an athletic safety who covers a lot of ground, has good ball skills, is solid in coverage and is one of the better athletes among the West Coast defensive backs. He's a fluid athlete with an ideal safety frame and looked very good over the weekend when we saw him at the Premium 7v7 Tournament. </p>
<p id="GgZFjz">Crosswell has also indicated that the <a href="https://www.ralphiereport.com/">Colorado Buffaloes</a> and <a href="https://www.addictedtoquack.com/">Oregon Ducks</a> have been in frequent contact as well. </p>
https://www.pacifictakes.com/pac-12-football-recruiting/2017/6/30/15906464/aashari-crosswell-usc-trojans-washington-huskies-ucla-bruins-michigan-wolverines-football-recruitingAvinash Kunnath