Has 80-plus inch wing span. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Elite QB transfer Caleb Williams trending to USC according to his 247Sports Crystal Ball:. That really hasnt changed despite the 2020 success and solid recruiting as USC fans have been calling for his job for years. @ISDUpdate @TomLoy247 @MikeTSinger @RiseNDraft @coachbanks9 pic.twitter.com/f3Iugd5YrJ, Jacob Smith (@Jacobsmith162) July 27, 2022, Name: Jacob Smith 51 Overall | No. Im blessed to earn an offer to play at @NDFootball. Game on, @Ducks_Wire! Can play in space and at the second level while displaying excellent pull and trap ability. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Has experience working out of both a two and three-point stance in a 4-3 base defense. A player that is a very good overall athlete as he has 3-phase snaps on special teams offense and defense. Unique, high-ceiling football player with outstanding athleticism and physical tools. 147 Overall | No. Blessed to receive an offer Notre Dame University. Might need some time to figure things out after juggling two positions, but large hands and favorable wingspan shouldnt be overlooked as he doesnt appear to be anywhere close to being taped out (believed to hovering right around 6-4, 235 pounds winter after junior year). Displays impressive downhill pursuit juice relative to size and role. They are: No. Shouldn't be pigeonholed to one exact role as he could be molded into a variety of different things given growth potential. Has a bit of a natural up-right demeanor to him, but isnt exactly stiff, and has shown time and time again on Friday nights that he can bend and find some leverage. The Austin native is rated the No. Look for him to be a top 2 to 3-round selection. WR. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Depending on how he matures and grows he could transition to safety as well. Adding him would almost instant jump the Trojans into that top-10 range nationally. Everybody wanted to see USC and Oregon face off in 2022. Excelled right away at his new position totaling nine interceptions as a sophomore and then 10 more as a junior. November 17, 2022 1:47 pm ET. The maturation left both physically and football wise along with his natural talent is there for him to be a very productive player on the next level as a starter. Not one to disappear against the run, but could always get a little more gap sound and will need to learn how to hold his ground against college veterans. Two-way player with understanding of leverage and ability to win those battles. Projects as a high-major recruit with the long-term upside to get drafted, possibly in the top half. 0-, 3-, and 5-techniques. Trojan fans (). July 29, 2021 6:42 am PT The USC Trojans are in pursuit of a big four-star safety to add to their 2022 recruiting class, a prospect who is close to the West Coast. Each recruit is weighted in the rankings according to a, Readers familiar with the Gaussian distribution formula will note that we use a varying value for. Has also raised some eyebrows with his measurements as his thin, wiry frame is well over 6-foot-1. @coachbanks9 @coachbanks9 @CraigHaubert @BrianDohn247 @ChadSimmons_ @GHamilton_On3 pic.twitter.com/Udw11iu7eA, Jerod Smith (@Jerodsmith44) June 22, 2022, Name: Jerod Smith 247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Allen Trieu NFL Draft projection: 4-7 Round (Day 3) Player comparison: Cordarrelle Patterson | RB | Atlanta Falcons, 247Sports rank: 4-star | 93 rating | No. Get daily insights and the latest scoop on all-things USC. In order to create the most comprehensive Team Recruiting Ranking without any notion of bias, 247Sports Team Recruiting Ranking is solely based on the 247Sports Composite Rating. Helton is still winning in the recruiting world and thats bad news for his doubters. Will need to continue to grow and develop physically into his frame but possesses the prototypical athletic traits that you look for in the left tackle position. Position: Wide Receiver Plays physical and fast. Able to hold his ground and not get rooted out of his gap when facing double-teams and is very instinctive with getting his hand up in passing lanes when rushing the passer. Now predictions for who the next Fighting Irish commitments might be are rolling in. USC has signed one specialist for 2023 in Arizona State transfer punter Eddie Czaplicki, regarded as the best punter in the Pac-12. I look forward to coming back in the fall. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. 5 CB Top schools (VIP): Alabama | Georgia | LSU | Michigan | Ohio State | Oregon | Texas | Texas A&M 247Sports Crystal Ball: LSU 50% | Texas 50% Measurables: 6-0 | 185 Scouting report: From a measurable standpoint he checks in where you would on a top defensive back prospect to be at 6-foot-0 and 185-pounds. Among the encouraging stories currently developing in the Swamp is four-star wide receiver Andy Jean out of Miami (Florida) Northwestern, who received three crystal . Check out the 2021-22 TCU Football Recruiting Guide below. Strong initial punch with hand quickness to shoot inside. 1 player in the state of Oklahoma per the 247Sports composite. 247sports.com/college/usc/Lo 247sports.com 12 Overall | No. Comes from a football family as both his uncle and brother were multi-year starters at the FBS level. Now the crystal ball sits at 50/50 for the Trojans and Sooners. Alabama already has one signal-caller committed in the 2023 recruiting class in Eli Holstein. Thrived working out of a three-point stance in a 4-3 front, but get-off and overall physical demeanor suggest that he wouldnt have much issues standing up in a 3-4 look and getting after the quarterback. 6 in the nation. Reportedly measured in at just under 6-foot-5, 300 pounds the winter of 2022. Four recruiting experts from 247Sports have given their nod in favor of tOSU. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Will need a year to develop but could offer some instant impact ability as a situational pass-rusher. Natural drive-blocker whose size and functional strength overwhelm smaller targets. Has what it takes to emerge as an impact player at a College Football Playoff regular. Tracks the ball well and has above average ball skills. Sign up for the Trojans Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Deion Sanders has a rough start to Pac-12 life, with Oregon and USC in back-to-back weeks to bein the schedule. He recorded 13 punts of at least 50 yards, including all three of his attempts in Arizona State's win over USC in 2021. This top notch edge has unique athleticism for someone his size. Days after announcing he was entering the transfer portal, former Oklahoma receiver Mario Williams is picking up some crystal ball predictions to the Trojans. 247Sports National Recruiting Expert Chris Singletary NFL Draft projection: 2-3 Round (Day 2) Player comparison: Darren Waller | TE | Las Vegas Raiders, 247Sports rank: 4-star | 96 rating | No. Plays with a consistent motor and flashes chase-down pursuit athleticism. Does a nice job of sifting through traffic and fighting off blocks as running backs pick and choose their lanes. High School: Northmont (Ohio) He consistently gains ground on his rush without stopping his feet. Robles has listed offers from Georgia Southern and Stetson University. The group of uncommitted players includes five of the nations 15 five-star prospects, headlined by the No. Two of the major recruiting sites, 247Sports and On3, have released predictions that Noland will commit to Auburn. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Jason Caldwell/Auburn247, 247Sports), (Photo: Jason Caldwell/Inside The Auburn Tigers, 247Sports), (Photo: Don Callahan/Inside Carolina, 247Sports). He needs more reps as a receiver, but there are flashes that he can do that. As it stands, two predictions on 247Sports' crystal ball call for Williams landing in Los Angeles with the . January 16, 2023 7:00 am CT. Probably doesnt get enough credit for his ability to anchor with his play strength and is known as a bit of a workout warrior after bench pressing 370 pounds his sophomore year of high school. Wins matchups with athleticism and effort to this point. Can chase down plays on back side. Can sculpt body to play tight end, linebacker or edge. Excellent body control. Doesnt take many, if any, false steps while in reverse and always looks to be in complete control of his body. Could thrive as a blitzing linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. The Longhorns only have one commit in the 2023 class to this point, four-star safety Jamel Johnson. Does a nice job of leveraging receivers and staying in phase and on top of the route. Has tested in the upper percentile with a laser-timed 4.5 in the 40-yard dash on record to go along with a 4.3 shuttle and 128-inch broad jump. 1 TE 247Sports Crystal Ball: USC 100% Measurables: 6-6 | 225 Scouting report: Checking at 6-foot-6 and a half 229 pounds, Robinson more than checks the box on the height weight profile for the Tight End position. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Early returns suggest impact high-major potential with early-round NFL Draft ceiling. Here is a little info on those eight Irish targets. 76 Overall | No. Ripped PRs of 10.46 and 21.31, along with a 46+ triple jump. Florida football recruiting: 4-star RB projected to choose Gators Advertisement Florida gets two crystal ball projections for one of its top targets David Rosenberg follow January 3, 2022. Well coached in his technique with good eye placement in zone coverage along with using length in press man to knock receivers off their timing. 1 cornerback in the class. hand you have more than the prototype body to be elite at this position. In off-coverage flashes the instincts to read and react quickly and not get caught in bad body position. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 1 EDGE 247Sports Crystal Ball: Alabama 91.7% | Notre Dame 8.3% Measurables: 6-6 | 242 Scouting report: A larger-framed pass rusher thats best football still appears to be well ahead of him, which is bad news for future opponents. 247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Brian Dohn NFL Draft projection: 4-7 Round (Day 3), 247Sports rank: 4-star | 92 rating | No. 247Sports recruiting analyst Steve Wiltfong logged a. High School: Lovejoy (Texas) Dan Raley Jul 9, 2022 4:00 PM EDT The University of Washington football. Kyle Richardson. Has mid-round NFL draft potential. Will need to keep developing and add some core strength over the next few years in hopes of not getting overpowered and washed away on Saturdays, but looks like the type of defensive lineman that can flush out pockets and put pressure on quarterbacks. But a Power Five starter and likely NFL Draft pick. Has participated in basketball and posted terrific throws data. Closes fast to either make the tackle or to be a factor in the run game, where he is a strong tackler. However, in a recent wave of change, The Buckeyes have had several crystal ball predictions come in that feel confident Bonsu will pick the scarlet and gray. Georgia Class A Private state champion in shot put and discus as a sophomore, placing second in both events as a junior (with even better numbers). Does a good job of getting off the stalk block. Will flash in run support and run through ball carriers. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas). Plays significant snaps on offense and defense. Displays good knee bend and hip flexibility in and out of stance. 1 DL Commitment date: Wed., Sept. 28 Top schools: Alabama | Miami | Michigan State | Oklahoma | Oregon | Texas | Texas A&M 247Sports Crystal Ball: Oklahoma 100% Measurables: 6-4 | 270Scouting report: Owns all the requisite physical traits, from height / weight to plus length to large hands. As he continues to mature physically, gains strength and maintain his athleticism he is a player that can play up and down the defensive line and on the edge. Highly-twitched jumbo athlete. 1 group in the Pac-12 in the cycle. 9 Overall | No. Hes the twin brother of Jerod, who youll get to know in very short order. More impressively, had an 84-inch wing span to go along with 10.75-inch hands. Needs to continue to refine ball catching skills. At this point, it certainly feels like USC has already put together the final pieces of its 2022 recruiting class. Is consistently disruptive. Size: 6-1, 225 lbs. Got snaps on both sides of the ball his first few years back while home in St. Louis before transferring into the national powerhouse that is IMG Academy and being deployed primarily as a large slot wideout. Quick-twitched high-level athlete. 29 Overall | No. Projects as a high-major offensive lineman, whether at tackle or guard, with the potential to become a multi-year starter and an early-round NFL Draft ceiling. Excellent body control. Both Blake Alderman and Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports logged crystal balls for Thornton on Monday, August 22, with a confidence score of six. @BuffaloesWire has more (). Does a nice job of being smooth transitioning once he flips his hips and is light on his feet. Has eclipsed 50-foot shot put threshold and 150-foot discus plateau. Robles earned high marks with first-place finishes in the kickoff and punt competitions. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2023 USC Football Commitment List. Exhibits active hands at the point of attack. Shows some ability to stack and shed but has to continue to work on anchoring when teams run at him. There is no such thing as the off-season when it comes to college football. Needs to expand move set to increase pressure rate. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Projects to a pass rushing edge role in a 3-4 and with his hand in the dirt as a five technique in a 4-3 defense. Flashes good lateral quickness in space and shows some ability to drop. Has a few different moves in his toolbox and is rather effective with a simple dip. Looser hips allow him to mirror wideouts of all different sizes before he eventually has to turn and open up. Czaplicki also uncorked a career-long 75 yards punt. Closes space exceptionally well for size. Position: Defensive Lineman It appears to be going well as the Longhorns recently received a crystal. Headlines {{ sport.display_name }} {{ link.display_text }} Be a part of the USC community for $8.33/month. Can add more mass to an already defined frame. High School: St. Ignatius (Chicago, Illinois) Length and ability to mirror makes it difficult for speed rushers to beat him around edge or inside. Possesses excellent body control, which shines as a pass-catching tight end. Crystal Ball Predictions for USC USC 2023 Latest Predictions Expert Predictions David Peevy LB / 6-4 / 230 0.8886 USC Committed 10/27/22 11:58PM 100% 6 Med Elijah Paige OT / 6-7 / 304. 1 CB Top schools (VIP): Alabama | Florida | Miami 247Sports Crystal Ball: Florida 100% Measurables: 6-1.5 | 165 Scouting report: A new-age cornerback prospect that almost looks like he was made in some type of create-a-player mode given his length, foot speed, ball skills, instincts and competitive drive. 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