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USC · Big TenGavin Williams’ Viral Hit Puts USC’s Four-Star Safety Prospect in Focus
A punishing play from Gavin Williams has drawn fresh attention to the four-star safety recruit connected to USC. The clip offers an early glimpse of the physical style the Trojans hope to add to their defensive backfield.
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AUG 24, 2026
AUG 24, 2026
01 · The NewsThe Viral Play
Four-star safety recruit Gavin Williams went viral after delivering a big hit in a play shared Sunday. Lorenzo Reyna reported that the clip has drawn attention to Williams as a USC prospect and helped create the impression that the Trojans may have found a hard-hitting addition on the recruiting trail. The play is the central evidence available here. USC has not announced a role for Williams, and no further details about his recruitment or timeline are established in the supplied reporting.
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