USC Secures Four-Star Cornerback Peyton Dyer for 2026 Class

The USC Trojans have gained significant recruiting momentum in the 2026 class, highlighted by the commitment of four-star cornerback Peyton Dyer from Duluth High School in Atlanta, Georgia. Dyer, ranked among the top cornerbacks nationally, chose USC over prominent programs like Georgia and Penn State, bolstering an already strong secondary group that includes several other highly rated defensive backs. His versatility and physicality fit well with USC’s defensive scheme, and his commitment has led the Trojans to deprioritize two local defensive back targets. USC’s recruiting class, currently ranked No. 1, continues to attract top talent nationwide under coach Lincoln Riley and defensive backs coach Doug Belk, who are focused on versatility and fit within their defensive system. The Trojans’ secondary recruiting class is regarded as one of the best in the country, reflecting the program’s resurgence and strong national recruiting presence.