The USC Trojans had been working hard to flip 5-star local offensive tackle Kodi Greene from the Oregon Ducks. Today, Greene did indeed flip his commitment, but not to Southern Cal, but instead to the Washington Huskies.
While this is a loss for the Trojans, it can still have a positive consequence as it will give some clarity and direction to a different player they are in pursuit of.
5-star offensive tackle Keenyi Pepe is another top prospect that the USC Trojans have been recruiting hard; they are currently the favorite to land his commitment.
With Greene flipping to Washington, ultimately ending the Trojans pursuit of him, they will certainly put their full attention on Pepe.
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Will USC Trojans Land OT Keenyi Pepe?
Pepe is originally from the Los Angeles area, but plays his high school ball at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
Listed at 6’7, 330 pounds, 247 Sports ranks Pepe as the 3rd overall offensive tackle in the 2026 class. They have him ranked two spots ahead of Kodi Greene.
Pepe is scheduled to be on the USC Trojans campus this weekend for an unofficial visit, and he has an official visit scheduled for June 17th.
His cousin, Kobe Pepe, is a current defensive lineman on the Trojans.
At the moment, USC has five offensive linemen committed in the 2026 class.
- 4-Star Esun Tafa, iOL
- 3-Star Kannon Smith, iOL
- 3-Star Vlad Dyakonov, OT
- 3-Star John Fifita, iOL
- 3-Star Chase Deniz, OT
Pepe is the 9th overall ranked player, according to 247 Sports, just behind USC Trojans commit Xavier Griffin.
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