Four-star edge rusher Marquise Lightfoot lists USC in top six schools

Ohio State is believed to be the leader in this recruitment, but it would be really #B1G if USC can enter its new conference with an upset win on the trail.

Four-star Kenwood Academy (Chicago) defensive lineman Marquise Lightfoot released his top six schools earlier this week. He included USC. His other five finalists are Ohio State, Georgia, Alabama, Miami and Illinois.

Lightfoot is not certain when he will commit, but is narrowing the field and taking official visits in order to move toward a decision date.

247Sports.com’s Steve Wiltfong has a crystal ball prediction in for the Buckeyes, but Lightfoot is still very high on USC, according to 247Sports.com’s Allen Trieu.

Lightfoot is rated the No. 67 prospect nationally and the No. 6 edge rusher in the 247Sports composite. He has already visited Ohio State and has a trip planned to Miami after his USC official visit.

He’s coming off a junior season in which he had 122 tackles, nine sacks, three forced fumbles, 18 quarterback hurries, and four broken-up passes.

With USC moving to the Big Ten, it’s undeniable that any recruitment in which USC can beat Ohio State will resonate on many levels. Let’s see if the Trojans can make up ground here.

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