While USC fans are still haunted by the Trojans’ 2023 defense, the secondary has been rebuilt over the past two years into a respectable Big Ten unit. USC appears to have found another key piece in 2027 Mater Dei defensive back Danny Lang.
Danny Lang’s Impressive Vertical
At Mater Dei High School’s (Calif.) college showcase on Thursday, Lang showed off his impressive vertical to bring down an interception during a drill.
It was only one showcase rep, but it offered a clear glimpse of the athletic traits USC is betting on.
Mater Dei (Calif.) cornerback and #USC commit Danny Lang pic.twitter.com/f8slJ1lgiR
— Kendell Hollowell (@KHollowell_) May 14, 2026
USC made sure their presence was felt at the showcase by having General Manager Chad Bowden, Assistant GM Tre Brown and the Director of Recruiting, Weston Zernechel, in attendance. That presence reinforced how highly the Trojans value Lang, who committed to USC on March 25 over Ohio State and Oregon…