USC continues recruiting surge, lands four-star cornerback Elbert Hill
The University of Southern California (USC) Trojans continues its impressive recruiting surge, solidifying its position as a top contender in the 2026 class. The latest development in their recruitment drive is the pursuit of four-star cornerback Elbert Hill, a highly touted prospect from Akron, Ohi
Elbert Hill, ranked as the No. 1 cornerback in the 2026 class, has narrowed down his college choices to the top 10 programs. USC is among the favored few, alongside powerhouses like Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, and Ohio State, the latter being his home state school. Despite Ohio State’s geographical advantage, USC has made a strong impression on Hill, convincing him to make a return trip to Los Angeles to watch spring practice.
The USC coaching staff, led by Head Coach Lincoln Riley, has been actively pursuing Hill, with Defensive Coordinator D’Anton Lynn and secondary coach Doug Belk playing key roles in the recruitment process. Their efforts have paid off, as Hill has expressed enthusiasm about his visits to the USC campus, even posting a positive review of his time there on social media.
USC’s 2026 recruiting class is currently ranked No. 3 in the nation, with four cornerback commitments alread
hile Ohio State is predicted to have an 86.9% chance of landing Hill, USC’s strong recruiting efforts and improving team performance on the field could still sway the talented cornerback’s decision. With USC trending in the right direction under Coach Riley, the Trojans might just pull off a major upset in the recruitment battle.ยน ยฒ