USC gets another big commit, lands four-star safety Gavin Williams
USC has secured a commitment from four-star safety Gavin Williams, marking a significant addition to their 2027 recruiting class. Williams chose USC over other prominent programs, including Notre Dame and UCLA. This commitment continues USC's strong recruiting momentum under coaches Lincoln Riley and Chad Bowden.
- ▪Gavin Williams is ranked as the No. 159 overall player and the No. 11 safety in the 2027 class by 247Sports Composite.
- ▪USC's 2027 recruiting class is currently ranked No. 4 in the country.
- ▪Williams is a Southern California native from La Verne.
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