Progrums

Fresh Faces Steal the Spotlight at USC’s Spring Session

At their 14th spring practice, USC’s Trojans put their heralded 2026 freshman class on full display. Freshman receiver Trent Mosley dazzled in drills, stepping up to fill the shoes of departed Biletnikoff Award winner Makai Lemon. Running back Deshonne Redeaux exploded for multiple touchdown runs, proving his health and breakaway ability after a brief spring injury layoff. RJ Sermons, the reclassified cornerback, showcased pro-level technique and speed, while defensive end Luke Wafle impressed veterans with disciplined play and instant-impact potential. Linebacker Shaun Scott capped off the day with a pick-six in team drills.
Beyond the field, USC rolled out the red carpet for top 2027 and 2028 recruits: five-star lineman Marcus Fakatou, safety Gavin Williams, tight ends Charles Davis and Jace Cannon, along with a host of cornerbacks and athletes like Jordan Hicks and Ca’ron “Prime” Williams. Visits continued into the evening, with prospects meeting coaches, touring the Coliseum at sunset, and plotting campus takeovers. Head coach Lincoln Riley and staff appear locked in recruiting mode, leveraging SoCal appeal in battles with Notre Dame, Washington, UCLA and beyond.

Welcome to Trojan Fever 2.0, where 18-year-olds in shoulder pads act like NFL veterans and fandom is measured in Instagram likes. USC’s freshman class may need a spare set of ego cushions—every practice looks like a Hollywood premiere, complete with highlight reels and paparazzi snaps. Meanwhile, Lincoln Riley is out there recruiting like he’s assembling the Avengers—next time we expect capes and theme music. Rumor has it the Coliseum food trucks now serve only gold-plated kale smoothies to impress prospects. Forget spring grades, the only GPA that matters here is “Greatest Playmaking Ability.” Strap in, Trojan fans: these babies-by-the-bay promise to turn the Coliseum into a nursery of gridiron gods—just don’t let them near your real estate portfolio.