USC Eyes Top Defensive Prospect | USC Trojans Football News

USC Trojans Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

USC is locked in a heated battle with Michigan for top-four recruit Major Stokes, a four-star defensive end who’s already mapping out his fall visits — with USC and Ohio State penciled in for October 31st. Stokes, a 6’5”, 250-pound force with a bully-style motor, is drawn to USC’s defensive line coach Shaun Nua, whose passion and coaching pedigree resonate with him — plus he likes the campus and current players. Michigan also has strong ties through Lewis Powell, whom Stokes sees as a father figure. Though USC offered him on April 30th (same day as UCLA and Oklahoma), Stokes plans to play his…