This program could earn its first 2027 commitment from this four-star QB.
2027 4-Star QB Predicted to Big Ten Powerhouse originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
With 31 commitments in the 2026 recruiting cycle, the USC Trojans may already be moving their focus to the 2027 class.
On Monday, Rivals analysts Steve Wiltfong and Sam Spiegelman predicted that 2027 four-star quarterback Peyton Houston will be joining Lincoln Riley at USC.
The 5-foot-11, 198-pound signal-caller is the country's 85th-ranked player, eighth-best among quarterbacks and sixth-best from Louisiana, according to 247Sports.
In his sophomore season at Evangel Christian Academy, Houston passed for 4,480 yards, 38 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also added 690 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground.
With more than 30 offers, Houston has his choice of schools, including Clemson, Colorado, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and more.
NEW: Rivals’ @SWiltfong_ and @samspiegs have logged expert predictions for USC to land 2027 4-star QB Peyton Houston✌️
— Rivals (@Rivals) July 7, 2025
Houston is the No. 8 QB in the 2027 class.
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At the recent Under Armour Future 50 event, Houston was evaluated by 247Sports' Andrew Ivins. He was described as "one of the most sought-after signal-callers in the (2027) class" by Sonny Shipp of Geaux Tigers.
"We had him going 12 of 14 passing for 125 yards and three touchdowns during the 7-on-7 game," Shipp said. "Houston must figure out when and how to dial back the pace, but he's got the arm talent to be a high-volume passer in college."
If Houston does end up at USC, he would face stiff competition for playing time. In their 2026 recruiting class, the Trojans have a commitment from four-star quarterback Jonas Williams.
In 2025, USC landed Husan Longstreet, a five-star recruit ranked 32nd in the country.
So far for the 2026 class, the Trojans are ranked first in the country, according to both Rivals and 247Sports team recruiting rankings.
For 2027, USC has no commitments yet.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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