USC's Jace Cannon Soars
USC Trojans Commit Jace Cannon Skyrockets to Four-Star Prospect Ranking in 2027 Class
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USC football tight end Jace Cannon just got a major recruiting boost. On July 13, ranking services On3 and Rivals upgraded Cannon from a three-star to a four-star prospect, according to SI. He is now ranked No. 34 overall on 247Sports and No. 35 on On3/Rivals in the 2027 class.
Cannon committed to the Trojans on April 11, becoming the 10th member of USC's 2027 recruiting class. He made the pledge after a spring visit to campus. His rise in the rankings makes him one of the more notable commitments in the class so far.
From Three Stars to Four: Cannon's Rankings Jump
Before his upgrade, Cannon was a three-star prospect with modest national standing. The new ratings place him at No. 12 among all tight ends in the country. He also ranks as the No. 23 prospect out of California, according to Herald Sun. That is a big jump for a player who committed before most services had fully evaluated him.
Rankings services like On3, Rivals, and 247Sports grade recruits on a scale from two to five stars. A four-star rating means a player is considered a high-level prospect with legitimate Power Four starter potential. Breaking into the four-star tier puts Cannon in a much smaller and more competitive group nationally.
Strong Junior Season Fueled the Rise at Serra
Cannon plays at Junipero Serra High School, a well-known football program in the Los Angeles area. His junior season made a strong case for a higher ranking. He caught 29 passes for 569 yards and three touchdowns, according to Tri-City Herald. Those are strong numbers for a tight end at the high school level.
Serra has a long history of producing college and NFL talent. Playing at a high-profile school means Cannon faced solid competition each week. That context makes his production even more impressive to recruiters and ranking analysts.
USC Still Searching for a Second Tight End Commit
Cannon is currently the only tight end committed to USC in the 2027 class. The Trojans have not yet landed another tight end in the 2028 cycle either, according to Macon. That makes him a key piece of USC's future offensive plans at the position.
USC's 2027 class now has 10 commits total. Cannon's upgraded status gives the class more star power on paper. Coaches will likely look to add at least one more tight end before the class is complete, but for now Cannon stands alone at the position.
What a Four-Star Commit Means for USC's 2027 Class
Landing a four-star tight end early in a recruiting cycle is a positive sign for any program. Cannon's commitment came after a campus visit, which shows USC made a strong in-person impression. His rise in rankings after committing also reflects well on the Trojans' ability to identify talent early, according to Kansas City.
USC is still building out the 2027 class. With 10 commits and a newly minted four-star prospect at tight end, the Trojans have a solid foundation. How the class grows over the next year will depend on continued strong evaluations and visits from top targets nationwide.
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