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29-06-2025
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USC Commit Teases Teaming With 4-Star in Major High School Transfer
USC Commit Teases Teaming With 4-Star in Major High School Transfer originally appeared on Athlon Sports. A pair of USC commits may not need to wait until after their high school graduation to team together. That's because there's rumblings these high-profile 2026 commits will collaborate during their upcoming senior season. Advertisement Los Angeles Times high school reporter/columnist Eric Sondheimer posted Friday evening the news involving four-star defensive back commit Brandon Lockhart. Sounds like he's on his way out of Loyola High in Los Angeles. Sondheimer revealed who he could be joining ahead of the fall. "It appears USC commit Brandon Lockhart is leaving Loyola for Sierra Canyon. He's a DB and good friends with Madden Riordan, another USC commit," Sondheimer posted on X. Former USC quarterback Caleb Williams in a 2023 game at Notre Dame. Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports That would mean Lockhart leaves one Mission League school for another in crossing over to the Trailblazers. Well, Riordan teased the collaboration -- by posting an eye winking emoji in reacting to Sondheimer's post. This signals the transfer is nearing completion. And that Lockhart and Riordan are soon forming a tandem in Chatsworth. Advertisement Both were among the early verbal commits for USC. Lockhart first chose the Trojans during Oct. 2023. He's now the state of California's No. 9 ranked prospect for '26. Lockhart also ranks as the nation's No. 7 CB talent. He landed 18 total offers plus turned down Notre Dame and Georgia for USC. Riordan is another early verbal to the Trojans. He chose USC the following month during 2023. Riordan lured in 15 total offers and was courted by the likes of Stanford, Oklahoma and Texas A&M. USC DB coach Doug Belk is responsible for recruiting both DBs over to the Land of Troy. Now it looks like Riordan and Lockhart will wear one other uniform together before putting on a USC one in 2026. Related: USC Star Sends Fiery Message After Learning NBA Fate This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
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26-06-2025
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Versatile Incoming USC Defender Reveals Where He'll Line up
Versatile Incoming USC Defender Reveals Where He'll Line up originally appeared on Athlon Sports. USC is luring more than future cornerstones to the Land of Troy via the 2026 recruiting class. The Trojans have versatile talent coming in. Including one heading to the defensive backfield following National Signing Day in December. Advertisement Except this defender now has an idea of where he'll line up when his time comes. Madden Riordan gained new clarity of his future USC role during his weekend of June 21 official visit. Riordan is one of the longest running verbal commits for the USC '26 class -- as he's been committed to USC and Lincoln Riley since Nov. 2023. He's also a prized local get for the Trojans as he stars for Sierra Canyon in Chatsworth. Riordan is known for his versatility on the defensive side, including playing cornerback. But he clarified what his role will be with Jarrett Perez of 247Sports Tuesday. Especially after speaking with his future defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn. USC Trojans running back Woody Marks (4) breaks the tackle of LSU Tigers safety Dashawn Spears. Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports "My meeting with coach Lynn basically confirmed my position as a nickel safety and just what I would provide to the defense," Riordan said. Advertisement This means Lynn will trust Riordan to take on the slot wide receiver and play close to the line of scrimmage. Greg Biggins of 247Sports wrote down how Riordan already brings the coveted skills for that role in a previous prospect evaluation. "Strengths include his football instincts, ball awareness, ball skills and feel for the position," Biggins wrote. "One of those players who plays fast, 1-2 steps ahead of everyone because of his instincts, how he reads the game and his feel for the position." Riordan brings future ball-hawking potential to the USC defense. Lynn likely will love his instinctive side. But are there areas USC wants to see more of from Riordan before he tackles his senior season? Particularly with his 150-pound frame? Advertisement "They said they just want me to keep being me. That's a thing they kept saying. Like, don't change anything to compensate," he told Perez. "They want me to get my body right and ready. Slowly but surely. I'm not trying to rush putting on that weight. So I'm going to keep it where I'm at and then get to USC and be ready for their weight program that fits me best instead of just winging it right now and putting on bad weight." Riordan has since witnessed the USC '26 class blossom to 30 total verbal commits. And claiming No. 1 across the nation for recruiting classes. Related: USC Commit Earns Unique Comparison to Wrestling Legend This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
