USC land class of 2027 QB prospect Peyton Houston

While USC continues to finalize its 2026 recruiting class, the Trojans have already made a major splash in 2027. Lincoln Riley and his staff secured a commitment from elite quarterback prospect Peyton Houston, a Louisiana native widely regarded as one of the top signal callers in his class. Houston is ranked among the top 85 players nationally according to 247Sports and holds a four-star rating with a 96 composite score. His commitment gives USC a strong early foundation for its 2027 class and further affirms the program’s continued success in attracting premier quarterback talent from across the country.

Houston measures in at 5-foot-10 and 198 pounds. Considered a pocket passer by recruiting services, he holds 32 scholarship offers and has starred at Evangel Christian Academy. As a sophomore, he threw for 4,480 yards and 38 touchdowns, while also adding seven more scores on the ground.

The Shreveport, Louisiana, prospect currently ranks as the No. 8 quarterback nationally in the 2027 class and the No. 6 overall player in the state of Louisiana. His rise has been steady over the past year, and he’s quickly emerging as a potential headliner for USC’s 2027 recruiting class. Since April 2025, Houston has experienced four notable updates to his 247Sports national ranking. He originally entered the rankings at No. 96 overall before slipping slightly to No. 109 in May. That brief dip, however, was followed by a strong upward trend. Just sixteen days later, he made a significant jump to No. 86 nationally. Most recently, on June 2, he climbed once again, this time to No. 85, where he now sits firmly. Houston’s trajectory points toward continued growth, and if his on-field development matches his recruiting momentum, he could soon be pushing for a top-50 national ranking.

Encouraging look at USC QB situation

USC and Lincoln Riley have been on a tear with quarterback recruiting the past three cycles. Houston joins five-star 2025 commit Husan Longstreet, one of the most dynamic passers in the country, and four-star 2026 prospect Jonas Williams, who just competed at the highest level at the Elite 11 finals. The Trojans have made it clear that the quarterback position is not just a priority but also a pipeline of excellence under Riley’s leadership. With Houston now in the fold for 2027, USC has effectively solidified its future at the most important position in football. The trio of Longstreet, Williams, and Houston gives the Trojans one of the most talented and deep quarterback rooms in the nation, positioning them for sustained success well into the future. Riley’s proven track record of developing Heisman contenders and first-round NFL talent only adds to the excitement surrounding this group.