USC Football Recruiting: Official Visit Updates (1/20)

The home stretch for USC football recruiting in 2017 continues to approach as the Trojans welcomed more major visitors to campus.

The second to last recruiting weekend of January has finally arrived and USC is hoping it’ll be a fruitful one.

The Trojans will have a number of committed recruits on campus, as well as some major recruiting targets who are still waiting to make their college decisions.

Here’s a look at how the second big official visit weekend of January is playing out via social media:

Hunter Echols | Defensive End

The four-star predator from Cathedral High School has been committed to USC since the summer and is now taking his official visit ahead of signing for the Trojans.

He’s been a vocal recruiter for USC, so having him around with uncommitted targets is a positive.

Randal Grimes | Athlete

Grimes, a three-star athlete who projects as a receiver or defensive back, is making the trip from Las Vegas to see his new home.

He took a visit to Nebraska last weekend so this is a chance for the Trojans to lock him in.

Grimes took video during his trip on Periscope.

Erik Krommenhoek | Tight End

The three-star tight end has been committed to the Trojans since June and now gets the chance to check out campus (with an intriguing jersey choice).

Alijah Vera-Tucker | Offensive Tackle

A four-star offensive tackle out of Oakland, Vera-Tucker committed on the same day as Echols and has been solid for the Trojans ever since.

Levi Jones | Linebacker

Jones is travelling from Austin, Texas to check out USC on an official visit with the Trojans hoping to make a big enough impression to land his signature.

The four-star linebacker would be an important get for USC’s defense, which needs reinforcements at linebacker.

Jay Tufele | Defensive Tackle

As a four-star defensive tackle, Tufele might be USC’s biggest target present for the weekend.

The Trojans have the chance to convince the Utah-product to spur the local Utes for a shot at immediate playing time in Los Angeles on a defensive line which needs every body they can get.

Tony Wallace | Cornerback

The Arizona commit is a teammate of Grimes at Desert Pines in Las Vegas. Though he is rated as a two-star recruit, Wallace is a unique case in college football recruiting.

The player missed two seasons of high school football because of academics, limiting the tape for recruiters to evaluate. However, he turned things around in the classroom, shined on the field as a senior and now boasts offers from Oregon, Nebraska, BYU and Colorado, in addition to USC.

The Trojans also welcomed committed running back Stephen Carr and, in a major turn of events, Washington DT pledge Marlon Tuipulotu on hand for the weekend.

The two were pictured along with the other visitors.

Tuipulotu’s presence was a major victory for the Trojans considering Washington head coach Chris Petersen’s no-visit policy for committed players.

USC is hoping to complete the flip before Signing Day.

Stay tuned for more updates as recruits on their official visits post updates on social media and more official visits are confirmed.