USC Trojans Add Lynwood 2017 CB Wylan Free
Written by Ryan Wright
Twitter: @HogManInLA
USC got their 2017 recruiting class back to 10 commits on Saturday with a verbal commitment of Lynwood High School cornerback Wylan Free.
Free was a two-way standout for the Knights in 2015 lining up at wide receiver and cornerback. On offense, Free pulled in 15 passes for 281 yards with two scores in eight games. On the defensive side of the ball the 6’1”, 165 pound, athlete excelled stopping opposing California passing attacks tallying 56 tackles, 40 solo along with two tackles for a loss, one forced fumble, and broke up 11 attempts.
USC secured Free’s verbal commitment over offers from Boise State, Hawaii, Utah State, Brigham Young, and Utah.
Free posted his commitment on Twitter with a statement reading:
The Trojans had a busy June pulling in four verbal commitments; Brett Neilon, Adrew Vorhees, C.J. Miller, and Erik Krommenhoek. The commitment of Free should give USC some momentum on the recruiting trail heading into the 2016 season.
USC Trojans 2017 Recruiting Class (10)
SS C.J. Miller, 6-1, 188, McEachern HS, Powder Springs, GA
CB Wylan Free, 6-1, 165, Lynwood HS, Carson, CA
LB Juliano Falaniko, 6-4, 200, Leone, Pago Pago, AS
LB Daniel Green, 6-3, 230, Madison HS, Portland, OR
OC Bret Neilon, 6-2, 285, Santa Margarita Catholic HS, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
OT Andrew Vorhees, 6-6, 290, Kingsburg HS, Kingsburg, CA
TE Erik Krommenhoek, 6-5.5, 243, Monte Vista HS, Daville, CA
RB Stephen Carr, 6-0, 180, Summit HS, Fontana, CA
WR Marlon Williams, 6-0, 189, McGill Toolen HS, Mobile, AL
ATH Randal Grimes, 6-4, 205, Desert Pines HS, Las Vegas, NV
Photo credit: proprofs.com; USC Trojans ready to take the field.