USC beats out Pac-12 opponents for 2026 DB recruit

USC landed a huge recruit out of the Class of 2026 on Sunday.

Madden Riordan, a cornerback from California, announced his commitment to play for the Trojans. Riordan picked USC over several other Pac-12 teams, including Arizona, Cal and Colorado.

BREAKING: Class of 2026 DB Madden Riordan tells me he has Committed to USC!

The 5’11 160 DB from Pasadena, CA chose the Trojans over Cal and Arizona

He joins USC’s No. 1 Class in the 2026 Team Rankings

“Staying home✌🏽”https://t.co/Qst1s0CBrW pic.twitter.com/J6i2Dc8jpI

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) November 5, 2023

Riordan is staying home, as he currently plays for Sierra Canyon in Chatsworth, California, just a short drive away from USC’s campus.

Riordan is the 4th commitment for USC for the Class of 2026, and the Trojans boast the No. 1 overall class for 2026 according to 247Sports composite. The Trojans already have the No. 1 cornerback and the No. 1 quarterback from the Class of 2026.

Riordan’s commitment comes shortly after USC announced the firing of defensive coordinator Alex Grinch. Grinch was fired following USC’s 3rd loss of the season to Washington.

While the Trojans still have a few years before Riordan and a handful of other standout players join the team, its clear USC’s defensive future is bright.

Here are some of Madden Riordan’s highlights: