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USC Secures Four-Star Edge Rusher Mekai Brown for 2027 Class

4/18/2026

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USC's 2027 recruiting class added Mekai Brown, a four-star edge rusher from Connecticut, boosting USC to No. 4 ahead of Ohio State.
Brown is ranked No. 6 among edge rushers nationally.
He joins cornerbacks Danny Lang and Aaryn Washington under defensive coordinator Gary Patterson.
USC has struggled defensively, allowing over 30 points in four losses last year, and the recruits are expected to boost championship chances.

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USC's 2027 recruiting class added Mekai Brown, a four-star edge rusher from Connecticut, boosting USC to No. 4 ahead of Ohio State.
Brown is ranked No. 6 among edge rushers nationally.
He joins cornerbacks Danny Lang and Aaryn Washington under defensive coordinator Gary Patterson.
USC has struggled defensively, allowing over 30 points in four losses last year, and the recruits are expected to boost championship chances.