The recruitment frenzy is in full swing as top high school players across the nation are courted with lavish attention. The USC Trojans are no exception, experiencing both gains and losses during this hectic period. Recently, they received some positive news: offensive tackle Carde Smith has decided to rescind his commitment to Auburn.
USC football is now actively pursuing the Mobile, Alabama native. Despite Auburn’s earlier offer to Smith nine months ago, USC only extended a scholarship offer a little over a month ago. Following his visit to USC on June 21st, Smith swiftly chose to withdraw his commitment to Auburn less than a week later.
I had an amazing time this weekend at USC #FightOn✌️ @Coach_Henson @williamson_high @AC_BIG12AU @LincolnRiley pic.twitter.com/D5hcs2kcuP
— Carde “Smitty” Smith (@Carde_Smith5) June 24, 2024
Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 293 pounds, Smith is ranked as the No. 15 prospect in Alabama and the No. 26 offensive tackle in the class of 2025 by 247Sports. If he commits to USC, he would be their first offensive tackle recruit from the 2025 class and the second lineman alongside iOL Willi Wascher.
According to On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine, USC holds a 59.4% likelihood of securing Smith’s commitment from Williamson High School, with Auburn trailing at 38.4% in the competition to regain his commitment.
