USC Trojans Target Five-Star Offensive Tackle Austin Attalah Among Top Eight Schools
Dec 2, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the first half of the Pac-12 Championship against the Utah Utes at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Austin Attalah, a five-star offensive tackle from San Bernardino, California, has included the USC Trojans in his top eight schools for recruitment. The Trojans are vying against notable programs like Penn State and Ohio State as they seek to enhance their recruiting success under coach Lincoln Riley.
- 01Austin Attalah is a 6-8, 270-pound offensive tackle rated as the No. 3 in the 2028 class.
- 02His top eight schools include USC, Penn State, Ohio State, and Alabama.
- 03USC's 2026 recruiting class is ranked No. 1 nationally, featuring 35 commits, including 22 blue-chip recruits.
- 04The Trojans are looking to improve their on-field performance, aiming for their first College Football Playoff appearance.
- 05Lincoln Riley has an overall record of 35-18 since joining USC in 2022.
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Five-star recruit Austin Attalah, an offensive tackle from San Bernardino, California, has narrowed his college recruitment to eight finalists, including the USC Trojans. Standing at 6-8 and weighing 270 pounds, Attalah is rated as the No. 3 offensive tackle in the 2028 class. He announced his top choices on social media, which also include Penn State, Ohio State, and Alabama. USC, under coach Lincoln Riley, has seen a resurgence in recruiting, boasting the No. 1 ranked class for 2026 with 35 total commits, including 22 blue-chip recruits. The Trojans aim to leverage their geographical advantage to attract Attalah, especially against strong competitors from the Big Ten. Despite their recruiting success, USC is still striving for improvement on the field, seeking their first College Football Playoff appearance since the format's inception in 2014. The Trojans' 2026 season is set to begin on August 29 against the San Jose State Spartans.
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The recruitment of top players like Attalah can enhance USC's football program, potentially leading to better performance and increased local support.
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