The USC Trojans have done a good job of recruiting all over the gridiron in the class of 2021 – hence why the class is among the top-7 in the country.
However, the Trojans have struggled at one key position: offensive line. They have three new OL joining them in the class of 2021, but all are three-star prospects.
They struck out on a pair of four-stars, Tristan Leigh and Rayshaun Benny, and are now resting their hopes on Orem (Utah) Kingsley Suamataia, who listed the Trojans among his top-7 in a tweet on Saturday evening.
First of all I want to thank God 🙏🏽and my family for all your love and sacrifice. Thank you to all the coaches and schools who have recruited me, grateful for this once in lifetime experience. My Papa🤟🏾 RIL my top 7 thank you uncle @DREWDEEZY454 for the music @Lsuamataia pic.twitter.com/05Nb16wLPj
— đź‘‘Suamataia (@KAhyouSuamataia) July 26, 2020
USC is joined by Oregon, Utah, BYU, Utah State, Arkansas and Virginia on Suamataia’s top-seven.
Suamataia is the No. 72 overall prospect in 247Sports’ rankings, coming in at No. 9 among offensive tackles. Their composite rankings have him No. 58 overall, so it’s clear he would be a huge get for the Trojans if they can pry him away from the Ducks – although his relationship with the Sewell family makes it difficult to imagine him going anywhere else.