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When asked to identify college football programs that have elite talent at receiver even as freshmen, the first answer that crosses most people's minds is the Ohio State Buckeyes. The USC Trojans , however, aim to change that narrative with their most recent recruiting class. The Trojans also have a couple of talented freshmen who will be positioned to contribute to the offense.
Here are some freshmen on offense who could make a big impact for the USC Trojans :
Deshonne Redeaux
Redeaux has track speed at the running back position. If he gets any carries this season, there is a good chance he will find his way to the end zone with his speed alone. With his breakout in fall camp, It is very likely he ends up as the 3rd back on the depth chart. Having to deal with thunder and lightning in King Miller and Waymond Jordan, and then having to deal with Redeaux's home-run-hitting speed, spells trouble for Big Ten defenses.
Ethan Boobie Feaster
Boobie Feaster is a big play waiting to happen, and he has showcased that already in much of the Trojans' fall camp footage. There is a good shot that he will be the starting slot receiver, and with that, he will make many big plays for the Trojans this season. It is players like this that will be so necessary when facing defenses like Oregon, Ohio State, and Indiana. Lincoln Riley will love getting the ball in Feaster's hands. More often than not, Feaster will make both Riley and Jayden Maiava right.
Trent Mosley
Mosley will be a guy that Lincoln Riley will try to get involved, given how much of a playmaker he can be with the ball in his hands. He has game-changing speed and was already dubbed this year's potential Adoree' Jackson for the Trojans. His skill set will be useful on special teams, and if the Trojans can get production in that area to complement their offense, that could make a difference in some pivotal games this year.
Kayden Dixon-Wyatt
Wyatt will be a target that Jayden Maiava can trust. With his skill set, he can make the tough catches needed for a gunslinger like Jayden Maiava. The game will slow down and feel a lot easier when throwing the ball to Wyatt. Wyatt has taken full advantage of Tanook Hines missing a lot of time in camp, and he has showcased how special a receiver he can be. I would not be surprised if he finishes the season as one of the Trojans' most productive receivers.
Mark Bowman
Mark Bowman is currently the starting tight end, and I think in his role he will be a key contributor for the offense. He could very well be a security blanket type of target for Jayden Maiava. He has top tight end in the country type of potential, and as a freshman, he will show great flashes of that all season long.
Keenyi Pepe
The Trojans' offensive line has some returning faces, and even with the loss at center, there is still a ton of confidence in this group. There is even more confidence with a freshman tackle such as Keenyi Pepe, who has lived up to the hype in camp. Keenyi Pepe will be the first tackle in if an injury occurs and could ultimately be a player who needs to touch the field at some point this year.
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This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: Micah Huff's evaluation of top 2026 USC freshmen on offense
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