Lincoln Riley, USC Trojans secure huge commitment for 2025 offensive weapon

Lina Portman2 days ago

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The USC Trojans recruiting class took several hits in June, with several high-profile commits either transferring to other schools or reopening their recruiting process. Luckily for Lincoln Riley, the Trojans' recruiting class added a new name on Sunday.

After two big weekends of visits from top recruits on USC's radar, Sunday delivered what the Trojans hope is the first in a wave of new commitments. It also came at a position USC appears to be targeting based on its interests.

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On Sunday afternoon, Christian Brothers wide receiver Corey Simms announced his commitment to the Trojans. USC was in a battle with Missouri, Penn State, Tennessee and Nebraska, but came out on top for the Missouri native.

Corey Simms Stats: 79 receptions, 1,049 receiving yards, 12 touchdowns in 2023

Simms is just the second receiver among the Trojans' 12-man commitment for the 2025 cycle. He joins 5-foot-10 receiver Romero Ison (Baltimore City College) as one of five offensively talented players, with the majority of the Trojans' commitments coming to the defensive side of the ball.

Corey Simms recruiting rankings

Rivals:, 89th nationally and 19th receiver
247 Sports: , 261st nationally and 54th wide receiver
Sur3:, 293rd nationally and 45th receiver
ESPN: , 55th wide receiver

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The Trojans were able to secure Simms' commitment despite his final visits to Nebraska (June 14) and Missouri (June 21) following his official visit to USC on June 7. Riley and the Trojans coaching staff offered him a scholarship in February, becoming one of the last Power 4 schools to offer him one.

Assuming he fulfills his commitment, Simms would join a relatively experienced Trojan roster in 2025. That would allow him to learn from wide receivers like Zachariah Branch, Makai Lemon, Ja'Kobi Lane and Duce Robinson, who would all be before their junior season.

Even though Riley hasn't had a chance to play as a freshman yet, his offense has always been pass-friendly, with several of his former receivers now in the NFL. While other schools will try to move on from Simms in the coming months, he has long been considered a major asset for the Trojans after being recruited by Dennis Simmons.