USC recruiting update: How the Trojans’ record could affect recruiting

Every Tuesday we will feature a USC recruiting update.

USC has lost twice in the final seconds, dropping the Trojans’ record to 5-3.

Could three or more losses leave the Trojans stunned on National Signing Day?

Two recruiting experts said USC’s record probably would not affect local recruits, but could make national recruits think twice about signing with the Trojans.

“Wins help from a national perspective,” said Greg Biggins, Scout.com’s national recruiting analyst, “but kids from Southern California are programmed to go there.”

Thirteen of 17 recruits committed to USC are from California.

“West Coast kids decide early to stay home or venture out,” said Mike Farrell, national recruiting director for Rivals.com.

Farrell said other programs would use USC’s record to persuade national recruits to not sign with the Trojans.

Michigan commit will visit USC

Chris Clark, a tight end from Connecticut who has committed to Michigan, scheduled an official visit to USC.

“Looks like I’ll be at USC for the Notre Dame game pretty excited to check out the coliseum and USC,” Clark wrote on Twitter.

Clark, from Avon Old Farms High, is regarded as one of the top tight ends in the 2015 class.

Alemany’s Dominic Davis commits

Mission Hills Alemany running back Dominic Davis committed to USC on Sunday.

Davis was previously committed to Washington State, but said he switched his commitment because of USC’s educational opportunities and its proximity to home.

Alemany receiver Desean Holmes also has committed to USC.

Trojans receiver Steven Mitchell played at Alemany.

Here’s a look at the current list of 2015 players committed to USC:

Player, position, high school

Ricky Town, QB, Ventura St. Bonaventure

Sam Darnold, QB, San Clemente

Desean Holmes, WR, Mission Hills Bishop Alemany

De’Quan Hampton, WR, Long Beach City College

Tristan Payton, WR, Jacksonville (Fla.) First Coast

Aca’Cedric Ware, RB, Cedar Hill (Texas)

Dominic Davis, RB, Mission Hills Alemany

Chuma Edoga, OL, Powder Springs (Ga.) McEachern

Roy Hemsley, OL, Los Angeles Windward

Clayton Johnston, OL, Anaheim Servite

Cole Smith, C, Mission Viejo

Jacob Daniel, DL, Fresno Clovis North

Noah Jefferson, DL, Henderson (Nev.) Liberty

Christian Rector, DL, Los Angeles Loyola

Cameron Smith, LB, Granite Bay

Taeon Mason, CB, Pasadena Muir

Isaiah Langley, CB, Pleasanton Foothill

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