USC Trojans Target Top California Recruit Honor Fa’alave-Johnson for 2027 Cycle
The USC Trojans had a successful 2026 recruiting cycle with over half of their recruits coming from California. They are now looking to continue this trend in the 2027 cycle, with five-star safety Honor Fa’alave-Johnson as one of their top targets. Fa’alave-Johnson, the top-ranked player in California, has USC as the frontrunner in his recruitment, considering factors like family proximity and the team's plans for him.
Attending Cathedral Catholic in San Diego, Fa’alave-Johnson is familiar with USC, having visited Los Angeles four times. With a 63 percent chance of committing to USC according to Rivals, he is highly sought after by many schools but is leaning towards staying close to home. As the top safety in California and the 20th player in the country, Fa’alave-Johnson's decision could have a significant impact on USC's recruiting class.
Fa’alave-Johnson's versatility allows him to potentially play on both sides of the ball, similar to Oregon's Koi Perich. USC can easily sell itself as the hometown team to Fa’alave-Johnson, especially when compared to other schools like Alabama, Oklahoma, and Oregon. Another in-state safety recruit, four-star Gavin Williams, is also on USC's radar, ranking as the No. 8 safety in the country and the No. 2 safety in California behind Fa’alave-Johnson. The Trojans have a 36 percent chance of landing Williams, showing their commitment to in-state recruiting.