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USC Trojans Recruiting: 5-Star Commit Julian Lewis Throws Staggering Number of Touchdowns

The USC Trojans recruiting class is ranked No. 9 in the country, and five-star quarterback Julian Lewis is arguably the Trojans' most important commit. With his high school career nearly over, Lewis's 132 passing touchdowns is a staggering statistic.

Gabriel Duarte

Oct 20, 2023; Carrollton, GA, USA; Carrollton Trojans quarterback Julian Lewis (10) scrambles out of the pocket against the Westlake Lions during the first half at Grisham Stadium. The 15-year-old Carrollton High student has already committed to playing for the University of Southern California Trojans and has been considered one of the top high school quarterback prospects.
Oct 20, 2023; Carrollton, GA, USA; Carrollton Trojans quarterback Julian Lewis (10) scrambles out of the pocket against the Westlake Lions during the first half at Grisham Stadium. The 15-year-old Carrollton High student has already committed to playing for the University of Southern California Trojans and has been considered one of the top high school quarterback prospects. / John David Mercer-Imagn Images
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Despite falling to a 4-5 record with three games left in the season, the USC Trojans saw a big weekend from their No. 9 2025 recruiting class. Top Trojans commits like Matai Tagoa'i and Julian Lewis had big games as they both lead their teams to wins in their regular season finales.

1. Four-star LB Matai Tagoa'i

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USC linebacker commit Matai Tagoa'i posing with Trojans' coach Lincoln Riley. / Matai Tagoa'i/X

USC's top linebacker commit Matai Tagoa'i had easily one of his best games of the season in San Clemente's 21-17 regular season finale win to Edison on Friday. Tagoa'i's defensive performance was masterful as he flew all around the field, holding a good Edison offense to their lowest point total of the season. Tagoa'i had six tackles and tied for a season-high with two tackles for loss. He tacked on a career-high of two sacks vs. Edison. The four-star linebacker wraps up his regular season accumulating 52 tackles and 12.5 TFLs. Tagoa'i flashed the ability to rush the passer throughout the season as pointed out with his five sacks and seven hurries forced.

2. Four-star DL Hayden Lowe

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Oaks Christian defensive lineman Hayden Lowe taking a visit to USC and meeting with USC coach Zach Hanson on Feb. 22, 2022. / Hayden Lowe/X

USC's highest rated defensive recruit of the 2025 cycle, Hayden Lowe capped off his regular season with a loss as Oaks Christian dropped their final Maramonte league game to Simi Valley 28-23. Lowe battled an injury throughout the game and was held to a season-low in tackles with just two as he sparingly played throughout the first half and didn't appear in the second half.

Lowe ends his final regular season with 46 tackles and 12 TFLs as he wrecked havoc for Oaks Christian all season long from the defensive line. He also chipped in 11 sacks and 10 hurries as he showed off his gifted pass rushing chops that he has been highly sought after for.

3. Four-star QB Julian Lewis

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Oct 20, 2023; Carrollton, GA, USA; Carrollton Trojans quarterback Julian Lewis (10) runs through drills during warmups before their game against the Westlake Lions at Grisham Stadium. The 15-year-old Carrollton High student has already committed to playing for the University of Southern California Trojans and has been considered one of the top high school quarterback prospects. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images / John David Mercer-Imagn Images

USC's crown jewel of the 2025 recruiting cycle, Julian Lewis impressed in Carrollton's final game of the regular season. The four-star quarterback completed 21 of his 26 pass attempts for 290 yards and two touchdowns. The game flow didn't call for another six touchdown performance from Lewis as the Trojans ran away with the win in their 49-20 win over Douglas County. Lewis ends his season on a high note as his final numbers are mightily impressive. Lewis finishes his regular season with 2,549 pass yards with a 36-4 touchdown-to-intercetpion ratio.

So far, Lewis has 132 touchdowns in his high school career before he makes a playoff run for the Georgia state title. Lewis was originally a member of the class of 2026, so he reached the staggering number of touchdown passes with less than four years in high school.

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Gabriel Duarte
GABRIEL DUARTE

Residing in Los Angeles, Gabriel Duarte is a senior at Cal State Northridge and is pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism. Gabriel is passionate about college athletics and is a writer for USC Trojans on SI and Oregon Ducks on SI. Gabriel has covered many college sporting events around the Southern California area including basketball and football for USC. Gabriel also writes for his local newspaper on high school sports.

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