We will add names to this list as the early signing period moves toward national signing day in February of 2023. Stay tuned. Refresh. Update. #USC
It’s that time of year: The early signing period is here.
When we went to bed on the night of Tuesday, Dec. 20, USC football had 20 commitments for the Class of 2023. The Trojans are trying to maximize the value of their first full recruiting cycle in the Lincoln Riley era. Riley had to hit the ground running 12 months ago and scramble to assemble a recruiting class. This is the first year in which Riley and his operations team had a chance to map out a complete plan and zero in on prime targets.
As the names keep coming in, we’ll update them. Stay tuned for more additions to this list as the signing period continues through national signing day in February of 2023:
Will Mykel Williams and other USC Trojans class of 2022 commitments stick with the program after Clay Helton’s firing?
The Georgia Bulldogs were among the schools seeking a commitment from elite defensive tackle recruit Mykel Williams, but Williams committed to the USC Trojans in June.
Now, things have changed with the USC football program following their rough 42-28 loss to Stanford. The Trojans fired head coach Clay Helton, who has been on the hot seat for a long time, following the loss.
Who will be the next head coach of the Southern California Trojans? Georgia’s Dan Lanning could be a target with the way the UGA defense has played in 2021. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Will Mykel Williams and other USC Trojans class of 2022 commitments stick with the program? USC has a lot of allure regardless of their coach, but the program will be in transition and hasn’t performed up to standards in recent seasons.
Mykel Williams is a five-star defensive tackle from Columbus, Georgia, who stars for Hardaway High School.
The Georgia defense has been extremely impressive to start the 2021 college football season. UGA has displayed a powerful recruiting message on the defensive side of the field. The Bulldogs defense has more sacks (10) and points off defensive touchdowns (14) than points allowed (three). Georgia’s lone touchdown given up this season was a pick-six.
At Hardaway, Mykel Williams has played both offensive and defensive line. He is a sack artist that shows explosive closing speed on defense. Williams has positional versatility along the defensive line, where he lines up at defensive tackle and defensive end. Williams does a solid job of getting his hands up in passing lanes to deflect passes. He should earn early playing time in college.
Williams committed to USC over Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, LSU, Penn State, Arizona State, Georgia Tech, Kentucky and Georgia.
The 6-foot-5, 255-pound Williams is ranked the No. 5 defensive lineman in the nation and No. 3 player in Georgia according to the 247Sports composite. Williams is expected to continue taking visits this fall.
Can Kirby Smart and company land a commitment from the talented in-state defensive lineman? We will provide updates as Mykel Williams re-evaluates his recruitment following USC’s coaching change.
Georgia Bulldogs recruiting target Isaiah Johnson has committed to the Arizona State Sun Devils.
The University of Georgia offered a scholarship to defensive back Isaiah Johnson back in September. Johnson is a lengthy defender (6-foot-2), who would excel in Dan Lanning’s defensive scheme in Athens.
Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, Johnson has committed to the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Johnson is a four-star recruit who is rated as a five-star on some sites. He is a member of the class of 2021. Johnson played football at Bluefield High School in West Virginia, but recently transferred to St. Bernard High School in Playa Del Rey, California.
Johnson put the Georgia Bulldogs, Arizona State Sun Devils, USC Trojans, LSU Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners in his top five. Now, he’s headed to Tempe.
Johnson missed his junior season of high school with an ankle injury, but could be in for a big season in 2020 (if high school football is played). In fact, California high school football has already been pushed into the spring of 2021.
The Bulldogs recruiting class currently features 11 commitments. UGA has a five star and eight four stars in the talented class. Georgia’s latest commitment is Jared Wilson, who has had an odyssey of a recruiting journey.
BREAKING: 4 ⭐️ CB Isaiah Johnson (2021) has Just Committed to Arizona State! The Top 100 player chose the Sun Devils over Georgia, LSU, Oklahoma, and USC He joins the #5 Class in the PAC-12 alongside 4 star ATH Tommy Hill & others. pic.twitter.com/ymB4khpVdB
Cornerback Isaiah Johnson is a four-star recruit he’s put the Georgia Bulldogs, USC Trojans, Oklahoma Sooners, and more in his top schools.
The University of Georgia offered a scholarship to defensive back Isaiah Johnson back in September. Johnson is a lengthy defender (six-foot-two), who would excel in Dan Lanning’s defensive scheme in Athens.
Cornerback Isaiah Johnson is a four-star recruit and is rated as a five-star on some sites. He is a member of the class of 2021. Johnson played football at Bluefield High School in West Virginia, but has recently transferred to St. Bernard High School in Playa Del Rey, California.
Johnson released his top schools via Twitter. He puts the Georgia Bulldogs, Arizona State Sun Devils, USC Trojans, LSU Tigers, and Oklahoma Sooners in his top five. We’ll track the latest developments throughout his recruitment.
Johnson missed his junior season of high school with an ankle injury, but could be in for a big season in 2020 (if high school football is played). In fact, California high school football has already been pushed into the spring of 2021.
The Bulldogs recruiting class currently features ten commitments. UGA has a five-star and eight four-stars in the talented class. Georgia’s latest commitment is CJ Washington, an in-state prospect that’s a member of the class of 2022.
Three-star offensive tackle recruit Maximus Gibbs is considering the USC Trojans, Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs, and more.
Three-star offensive tackle recruit Maximus Gibbs is normally the biggest guy in the room. That will remain the case in most offensive line rooms when Gibbs decides what college he wants to attend.
Gibbs, a member of the class of 2021, is 6-6 and weighs 370 pounds. His size would slate him as arguably the biggest offensive lineman at Georgia. UGA is known for having some of the largest offensive lines in the country, but Gibbs would take it to another level.
Gibbs plays high school football at powerhouse St. John Bosco in Bellflower, California. St. John Bosco was home to NFL quarterback Josh Rosen.
Maximus Gibbs released his final seven schools via Twitter:
Gibbs will decide between USC, Texas A&M, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Nebraska. Where will Gibbs go next? He’s been recently offered a scholarship by the Georgia Bulldogs:
The USC Trojans are considered front-runners for Gibbs, but you can never rule out Kirby Smart and the Dawgs, who are coming off a big week in recruiting. Additionally, Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide are excellent recruiters as well.
We’ll keep you updated throughout Maximus Gibbs’s recruitment. Go Dawgs!
