USC Momentum at Mater Dei Continues into 2027 Class

I think the slow play with USC recruiting has something to do with NIL and schools pay out vs 2026?  Dat’s why a few 2027 players reclassified, TE Bowman, QB Lyons and others last year.  There was talk about the change or limitations for 2027.  Can anyone explain the change for 2027?  Thanxs.

Update:  Googled search, found this basic answer.

https://www.google.com/search?q=what%27s+the+big+change+for+HS+recruits+in+NIL+and+money+from+schools+for+2027+vs+2026&sca_esv=ec9d3b8357a6f1a1&source=hp&ei=BlI3afLcMpqkkPIP_OOpqQw&iflsig=AOw8s4IAAAAAaTdgFvJSSwdls4lsYw4eHxnA-DIlSNWK&ved=0ahUKEwjy94L7ha-RAxUaEkQIHfxxKsUQ4dUDCCQ&oq=what%27s+the+big+change+for+HS+recruits+in+NIL+and+money+from+schools+for+2027+vs+2026&gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6IlR3aGF0J3MgdGhlIGJpZyBjaGFuZ2UgZm9yIEhTIHJlY3J1aXRzIGluIE5JTCBhbmQgbW9uZXkgZnJvbSBzY2hvb2xzIGZvciAyMDI3IHZzIDIwMjZItssCUABYof0BcAB4AJABAJgBcaABliCqAQQ2MC40uAEMyAEA-AEBmAI8oAKXI8ICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIREC4YgAQYsQMYgwEYxwEY0QPCAgsQLhiABBixAxiDAcICCxAuGIAEGMcBGNEDwgIIEAAYgAQYsQPCAg4QLhiABBixAxjHARjRA8ICBRAAGIAEwgIOEAAYgAQYigUYsQMYgwHCAg4QLhiABBiKBRixAxiDAcICEBAuGIAEGLEDGMcBGNEDGArCAggQLhiABBixA8ICBxAAGIAEGArCAhAQABiABBiKBRixAxiDARgKwgIGEAAYAxgKwgIMEAAYgAQYChgLGLEDwgIFEC4YgATCAgkQABiABBgKGAvCAgYQABgWGB7CAgsQABiABBiKBRiGA8ICCBAAGIkFGKIEwgIIEAAYgAQYogTCAgUQIRigAcICBRAhGKsCmAMAkgcENTEuOaAH3aADsgcENTEuObgHlyPCBwkwLjkuMjkuMjLIB_ICgAgB&sclient=gws-wiz

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One thing to remember is that Bowden has a certain way he wants to build a roster.  in terms of balance and probably heights  weight and speed

also no one on this roster this year was “his“ guy.    It’s pretty obvious with the way he recruited that he expects a lot of these 3 stars to wash out.  And perhaps quickly.

years ago, we would see and celebrate fourth and fifth year guys who had put in their time and became starters as red shirt, juniors or seniors

today the philosophy is that if you are on campus for two years and have not managed significant playing time, you should probably move on   For offensive lineman that’s three years probably probably quarterbacks too

but just about any other position? Wide receivers tight ends, running backs, defensive backs, linebackers, defensive lineman  if you aren’t sniffing the field in that timeframe they are probably going to ask you to leave and the way Bowden recruits. I have no doubt that’s part of it

Here is another factor. Carlon jones and manatai both signed pretty hefty NIL deals.  They are making $.  And they didn’t get in the field.  It’s a business now.  USC isn’t paying you to sit.   So if you’re soaking $$$ then you better produce, give that NIL back or move on.

so while some transfers might be shocking and we don’t understand them.  It might be a case of.  They weren’t bad but they were horrible compared to what they’re being paid

Top kid at Poly is already a Georgia Commit.  Another big kid.  Forget what position is also a commit to an out of state school.  Top DL guy or OL guy in the IE is 97% ND.

I am not saying it’s not early, but it is later than it was last year and hopefully Bowden didn’t just buy everyone with 2026 free money.