USC recruiting defensive linemen like Elijah Wade, Camron Davis, Calvin Avery

All success for the USC Trojans starts up front. Getting big defensive lineman who can execute at a high level has been the difference between a title and a modestly good season.

Can they land the talent they need to become a force?

Vegas four-star DE Elijah Wade narrows list: "Four-star edge rusher Elijah Wade unveiled his top seven schools with USC one of the teams still in contention for his services." [USC Trojans Football, Basketball, and Recruiting Front Page]

Rivals100 DT plans USC visit by Chris Swanson: "Rivals100 tailback and Miami Hurricane commit Camron Davis is considering a visit to USC." [USC Rivals]

Rivals250 DT 'strongly considering' USC visit by Adam Gorney: "Rivals250 DT Calvin Avery could potentially take an official visit to USC." [USC Rivals]

Faamatau flips to Oklahoma by Chris Swanson: "Cerritos College DT Dillon Faamatau backed off his commitment to USC and pledged to Oklahoma on Monday night." [USC Rivals]