National Signing Day 2013: Introduction to Early Enrollees
DL Kenny Bigelow 6-3, 297 (Five Stars)
Eastern Christian Academy. Elkton, Md..
First in the class of seven stands the biggest of the group, defensive lineman Kenny Bigelow. Bigelow could be the Trojans most impactful recruit next season, and has already impressed the campus with his intimidating figure.
Bigelow is considered the No. 1 DT according to Rivals.com, and the 12th-rated player in the nation. The Maryland native only played three games in his senior year, but made quite the impact in the Army All-American Game.
Bigelow recorded 20 sacks and 40 total tackles during an impressive junior season. Expect Defensive Coordinator Clancy Pendergrast to utilize his five-star recruit immediately on the defensive line alongside Jordan Williams.
DB Su’a Cravens 6-1, 205 (Five Stars)
Vista Murrieta High School. Vista Murrieta, Calif.
Cravens was the most coveted prospect from Southern California, and the Trojans swooped in and snagged the four-star recruit. He is a big, fast and physical player who can play a hybrid safety or corner for the Trojans defense.
During his senior year, Cravens recorded 97 tackles, eight sacks, three interceptions, four forced fumbles and three blocked punts on defense. He also accounted for 542 yards and 14 TDs on offense.
The Cravens family is well anchored at USC as sister Malia is a sophomore on the basketball team. USC fans will be delighted with the athleticism Cravens immediately provides this semester.
QB Max Browne 6-5, 215 (Five Stars)
Skyline High School. Sammamish, Wash.
If Max Browne can play to his potential, the Trojans will in be for a treat worthy of the elite line of USC quarterbacks. Browne was ranked the No. 1 overall QB and No. 7 overall recruit as the Gatorade National Player of the Year.
During his high school career at Skyline High School, Browne led his team to consecutive state champions. As a senior, he passed for 4,526 yards and 49 touchdowns with just five interceptions.
These numbers speak volumes to his arm strength, pocket mobility and intelligence that should translate at the college level. The addition of Max Browne to the depth chart will make for an exciting three-player race for the starting job along with Max Wittek and Cody Kessler.
DB Leon McQuay III 6-2, 184 (Five Stars)
Armwood High School. Seffner, Fla.
Leon McQuay III could arguably be the most important prospect for USC. McQuay is one of the top players out of Florida, and will make an instant impact in the secondary.
He covers with good technique that can anticipate the opposing quarterback and make plays on the ball. McQuay’s unique presence gives USC more legitimacy as a recruiting power-house, especially outside the state of California.
McQuay is a third-generation college football player that will bring a strong pedigree of success to Southern California. Keep an ear out for McQuay on campus as he is studying music production this year.
RB Justin Davis 6-1, 215 (Four Stars)
Lincoln High School. Stockton, Calif.
Justin Davis is considered the ninth-best running back in the nation and the 62nd-ranked player overall.
Davis, a U.S. Army All-American, ran for 1,806 yards in 229 carries and had 23 touchdowns in his senior season. The addition of Davis will add some quality depth to the running back position with Ty Issac and Silas Redd in the picture.
Davis also rank track in high school, with a personal-best 11.09 in the 100 meters. Maybe the quick Davis could have a dual-sports career at USC, football and track? Either way, USC will love their large-framed running back.
DB Chris Hawkins 6-0, 170 (Four Stars)
Rancho Cucamonga High School. Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
Chris Hawkins is a Rivals four-star athlete who is the fifth-ranked CB and 34th overall prospect in the nation. This season, Hawkins was a U.S. Army All-American who played both wide receiver and defensive back.
The Rancho Cucamonga native accepted the scholarship to USC after taking official visits to Pac-12 schools Washington and California. Hawkins has enrolled early but is currently an undecided major.
Despite his small frame, Hawkins has come up big in the secondary. What really stands out is his ability to constantly be in position to make a play on the ball from a variety of coverage and alignments.
WR Darreus Rogers 6-2, 194 (Four Stars)
Carson High School. Carson, Calif.
Darreus Rogers is the final player to enroll early at USC, although he was actually recruited to play last fall. Rogers could not receive academic clearance to officially graduate high school, and was left in limbo for his playing status last season.
Rogers is a Los-Angeles native from Carson, California that was graded as a four-star prospect in 2011. Now that he is cleared to play, Rogers will compete with Nelson Agoholor and Steven Mitchell in front of Wide Recievers Coach Tee Martin.
This year Rogers will make an immediate impact for the Trojans. Rogers was able to practice with the Trojans before the Sun Bowl, giving them a sneak peak at their talented wide reciever.
