USC Trojans recruit proved he's locked in after showing he just couldn't wait to follow in the footsteps of his father

RJ Sermons, a top cornerback from Rancho Cucamonga, California, is a major addition to USC’s 2025 recruiting class. Originally a five-star prospect in the 2026 class, ranked No. 1 at his position by On3, he reclassified to enroll early at USC in July 2025. And, that's huge because it shows that he was always truly locked in with the Trojans. 

And, this helps him follow in his father's footsteps, which he obviously just could not wait to do. His father, Rodney, played running back for USC in the 1990s, and his brother, Cameron, is a walk-on wide receiver for the 2025 team, tying the family closely to the program.

He chose the Trojans over nearly 30 offers from schools like Alabama, Georgia, and Oregon. At 6'0" and 180 pounds, Sermons is a standout athlete with elite speed and great length to play the position at a high level in the Big Ten. 

He has the potential to be a lockdown corner in college, but that doesn't always mean it will happen, as he first has to put in the work. We can see that he's not afraid to do that, as he was determined to reclassify, which isn't the easiest thing to do.

Watching this kid play and follow in the footsteps of his father is going to be something special.