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USC Eyes Hawaii Phenom Purcell at Next Camp
5 Jul
Summary
- USC is targeting 2028 linebacker Tauali'i Purcell at a Maui camp.
- Purcell is a three-star recruit with offers from top programs like Oregon and Penn State.
- USC aims to bolster its 2027 class, currently ranked 12th nationally.
USC is actively recruiting at the Under Armour Next Camp in Maui, taking place over the Fourth of July weekend. A primary target for the Trojans is class of 2028 linebacker Tauali'i Purcell from Honolulu, Hawaii.
Purcell, a 6-1, 190-pound three-star recruit, is ranked as the No. 46 linebacker in his class by Rivals. He has garnered significant interest from top college programs, with offers already extended by Oregon, Penn State, Texas, and USC. This attention comes despite him being a younger brother to Taimane Purcell, a four-star tight end signed with the California Golden Bears for the class of 2026.
The Trojans are seeking to rebound in recruiting after their 2027 class, which was previously tracking higher, has seen some shifts and now ranks 12th nationally within the Big Ten. USC's recruiting efforts in Hawaii have a history of success, including linebacker Talanoa Ili from Kahuku, Hawaii, a four-star recruit in the 2026 class. Coach Lincoln Riley's tenure at USC, entering its fifth season, has seen a 35-18 record but is yet to achieve a College Football Playoff appearance.
