USC Football: Top 2025 Edge Rusher Puts Trojans in Final 4

Originally posted on LAFB Network | By Ryan Anderson | Last updated 4/30/24

USC Football’s defensive line coach, Eric Henderson continues to reel in big recruits. This week it is Justin Hill, a 4-star recruit and the number seven edge rusher in the 2025 class, narrowed his search to just four teams, including the Trojans. The others are his home-state Buckeyes, Oregon, and Alabama.

USC Football in the Running to Land 4-star Edge Recruit

Coveted 4-star EDGE Justin Hill is down to Ohio State, USC, Oregon and Alabama, he tells @ByKyleKelly‼️

The No. 52 prospect in the On300 also has a decision date in mind

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— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) April 28, 2024

The 6’3″ Winton Woods (Cincinnati) junior told reporters at Sunday’s Under Armour Regional that he is down to four schools.

“Alabama, Ohio State, USC, and Oregon. Those are the four I’m pushing towards, wanting to build with,” he said. “I wanted to kind of break it down a little bit and be 100% transparent with all the schools recruiting me. I know I don’t have much time left in my recruitment until I commit so I want to make the most of it and not waste any time with places I feel I’m not wanted at or I don’t feel I’d be comfortable at in the future.”

According to 247 Sports, Hill played in 11 games as a junior, making 36 tackles (16 for loss) with 13 sacks and two forced fumbles. Had 42 tackles (ten for loss) and 5.5 sacks with one interception returned for 80 yards as a sophomore.

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