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USC Trojans Making a Strong Recruiting Push for 2026 4-Star Linebacker Anthony Davis

The USC Trojans are making a strong push to land Loganville (GA) Grayson four-star linebacker Anthony Davis in the 2026 recruiting cycle. USC currently has the No. 2 recruiting class for 2026, per the On3 Industry Rankings.

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USC Trojans Making a Strong Recruiting Push for 2026 4-Star Linebacker Anthony Davis

The USC Trojans are making a strong push to land Loganville (GA) Grayson four-star linebacker Anthony Davis in the 2026 recruiting cycle. USC currently has the No. 2 recruiting class for 2026, per the On3 Industry Rankings.

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